First Known Use: 1577
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nepenthe
noun ne·pen·the \nə-ˈpen(t)-thē\
Definition of NEPENTHE
1
: a potion used by the ancients to induce forgetfulness of pain or sorrow
2
: something capable of causing oblivion of grief or suffering
— ne·pen·the·an \-thē-ən\ adjective
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