Definition of NEPENTHE

nepenthe

Plural: nepenthes

Noun

  • A drug that causes forgetfulness of sorrow; a soothing drink.
  • Alternative form of nepenthes (“a drug that relieves one of emotional pain, grief or sorrow”).

Examples

  • After a crushing defeat, he wished for a nepenthe to forget his low score.

Origin / Etymology

A back-formation from nepenthes.

Scrabble Score: 13

nepenthe: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
nepenthe: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
nepenthe: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

nepenthe: valid Words With Friends Word