What is another word for Nepenthe?

Pronunciation: [nɪpˈɛnθi] (IPA)

Nepenthe is a term that is used to describe a type of medicine or drug that is designed to alleviate pain or sorrow. This substance is meant to help people forget their problems and worries, allowing them to focus on the present moment. There are a number of different synonyms for the word Nepenthe, including remedies, cures, drugs, treatments, and tonics. These various terms are all used to describe different types of substances or techniques that are meant to provide relief from emotional or physical discomfort. Whether you are dealing with a case of the blues or are struggling with a serious illness, Nepenthe and its associated synonyms can provide the relief and comfort you need.

What are the hypernyms for Nepenthe?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Nepenthe

I drank of the Nepenthe cup, and in it my past was washed out and my soul was drowned.
"The Unknown Sea"
Clemence Housman
No Nepenthe can reconstruct the consumed, vital, human organ; but it is believed that where no considerable inroads have been made, a residence here, with proper precautions, will do much towards staying, if it does not completely baffle the destroyer.
"The History of Peru"
Henry S. Beebe
I quaff thee, O Nepenthe!
"The Air Trust"
George Allan England

Famous quotes with Nepenthe

  • I don't much care about tea-drinking in the afternoon; in the morning the stuff Jock brings to me in bed is like that Nepenthe which the wife of Thone gave to Jove-born Helena, but in the p.m. it always makes me think of Ganges mud in which crocodiles have been coupling.
    Kyril Bonfiglioli

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