nepenthes
/nɪˈpɛnθiːz//nəˈpɛnθiz/
noun
- 1
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.
- 2
A Southeast Asian carnivorous plant of the genus Nepenthes; a monkey cup or tropical pitcher plant.
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noun
- 1
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.
- 2
A Southeast Asian carnivorous plant of the genus Nepenthes; a monkey cup or tropical pitcher plant.
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