Nepenthe

Definition of Nepenthe

Ne`pen´the

n.

1.

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.

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