amrita

& a. [Sansc. amrut = the water of immortality, nectar amar = immortal: a, like the Gr. a, priv., and mruta = dying; cognate with Lat. morior to die; mors = death.] A. As subst: The ambrosia of the Hindoo gods. B. As adj.: Immortal; conferring immortality, or bearing fruits that do so. "The divine Amrita tree That ble es heaven's inhabitants With fruits of immortality." Moore: Light of the Harem.