nepenthe

Meanings

• noun

  A drink or substance that induces forgetfulness or indifference, especially one that helps to alleviate sorrow or suffering.

  - "After the loss of her loved one, she found solace in the nepenthe provided by her friends."
  - "The ancient Greeks believed that nepenthe was a potion that could help them forget their troubles."

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Synonyms

monkey cup

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nepenthe
penance , reminisce , apace , grace

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Variants

List of all variants of nepenthe that leads to same result
nepenthe , nepenthean , nepenthes

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'nepentheos', meaning 'not thinking about one's troubles'.

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Trivia

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1. Nepenthe is mentioned in Shakespeare's play 'The Tempest'.

2. In modern times, nepenthe has been used as a name for various types of alcoholic beverages.

3. The ancient Greeks believed that nepenthe was made from the juice of the mandrake root.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anesthesia: Both nepenthe and anesthesia help to alleviate pain and suffering, but anesthesia specifically refers to the loss of sensation during medical procedures.

2. Forgetfulness: Nepenthe is a substance that induces forgetfulness, but forgetfulness can also refer to a natural lack of memory or an inability to remember something specific.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, nepenthe was considered a potion that could help people forget their sorrows and troubles. It was often used to help warriors go into battle with a clear mind and a lack of fear.

How to Memorize "nepenthe"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a golden cup filled with a shimmering liquid that represents nepenthe. Visualize yourself taking a sip and feeling the weight of your troubles lift off your shoulders.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nepenthe' with the feeling of relief and forgetfulness. Remember that it is a substance that helps people forget their sorrows and troubles.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'Nepenthe' starts with the same letters as 'not thinking about one's troubles'.

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