1. of or relating to Saint Ambrose or the liturgical practices and chant traditions associated with him, particularly the Ambrosian chant used in the Milan cathedral
Usage: often capitalized; chiefly historical or religious
2. delightfully fragrant or sweet; having the qualities of ambrosia
Usage: literary or poetic; rare

Examples

• The cathedral's Ambrosian chant tradition dates back over a thousand years.
• Scholars studied the Ambrosian liturgy to understand early Christian worship practices.
• The ambrosian fragrance of the garden drew visitors from across the city.
• Medieval monks preserved Ambrosian musical notation in their manuscripts.
• The ambrosian scent of honeysuckle filled the summer air.