Nepenthes
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /nɪˈpɛnθiːz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nepenthes is a noun meaning A Southeast Asian carnivorous plant of the genus Nepenthes; a monkey cup or tropical pitcher plant.
Meaning
A Southeast Asian carnivorous plant of the genus Nepenthes; a monkey cup or tropical pitcher plant.
More Meanings
- A drug mentioned in Homer's Odyssey (c. 8th century B.C.E.) as bringing relief from anxiety or grief; hence, any drug or substance seen as bringing welcome forgetfulness or relief.
- (archaic) plural of nepenthe.
Example Sentences
The nepenth of nostalgia is replaced by an amphetamine of anticipation.
And how marvellous were the shapes of the nepenthes, how beautiful the colour, how delicate in form!
Read the Scripture […] T'is the beſt Nepenthes, ſureſt cordiall, ſweeteſt alteratiue, preſenteſt diuerter: […]
Homer of Moly and Nepenthe singes: / Moly, the gods most soveraigne hearbe divine. / Nepenth Hellen's drink, which gladnes brings,— / Hart's greife repells, and doth yᵉ witts refine.
Word Forms
- nepenth
- nepenthe
Synonyms for nepenthes
Depending on context, synonyms include nepenths.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nepenth, narcotic, necopidem, narcotick, anodyne, ethoheptazine.
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