1. In Hindu and Buddhist mythology, a divine nectar or elixir of immortality; also spelled amrita.
Usage: From Sanskrit; often capitalized when referring to the specific mythological substance; Also used in transliteration as 'amrita'

Examples

• In Hindu mythology, the gods churned the ocean to obtain amreeta, the drink of immortality.
• The legend describes amreeta as a precious elixir guarded by the devas.
• According to ancient texts, consuming amreeta grants eternal life and youth.
• The amreeta was said to emerge from the cosmic ocean during the great churning.