nepenthe

Noun

Meaning

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.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

nirvana downer merchandise forgiveness narcotic anesthetic oblivion sedative opiate obliteration soporific anodyne anthelmintic heroin analgesic

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Antonyms

pain torture painful stimulating torment anguish

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Close letter words and terms

nepenth Nepenthaceae nepenthaceous nepenthean nepenthebiont nepenthes