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nepenthe Definition and Meaning in English (nepenthe definition)

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Nepenthe definition: A drug or potion mentioned in ancient Greek literature, said to cause forgetfulness of sorrow or trouble.

Definitions of Nepenthe

  1. 1noun(literary)

    A drug or potion mentioned in ancient Greek literature, said to cause forgetfulness of sorrow or trouble.

Example Sentences

literary

“He hoped the passage of time would act as a nepenthe for his loss.”

formal

“The ancient texts spoke of a magical nepenthe that could erase all memories of pain.”

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'Nepenthe' translates to 'nepenthe' in English. Nepenthe definition: A drug or potion mentioned in ancient Greek literature, said to cause forgetfulness of sorrow or trouble.
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