单词 | nepenthe |
释义 | Word Frequency nepenthe(nɪˈpɛnθɪ) noun 1. a drug, or the plant providing it, that ancient writers referred to as a means of forgetting grief or trouble 2. anything that produces sleep, forgetfulness, or pleasurable dreaminess Derived forms nepenthean (neˈpenthean) adjective Word origin C16: via Latin from Greek nēpenthes sedative made from a herb, from nē- not + penthos grief |
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