NEPENTHE

Etymology

Noun

nepenthe (plural nepenthes)

(archaic) Alternative form of nepenthes (“a drug that relieves one of emotional pain, grief or sorrow”). [from 16th c.]

Source: Wiktionary

Ne*pen"the, n. Etym: [Fr. Gr.

Definition: A drug used by the ancients to give relief from pain and sorrow; -- by some supposed to have been opium or hasheesh. Hence, anything soothing and comforting. Lulled with the sweet nepenthe of a court. Pope. Quaff, O quaff this kind nepenthe. Poe.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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