nepenthean

ne·pen·the

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ni-pen-thee]
- /nɪˈpɛn θi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ni-pen-thee]
- /nɪˈpɛn θi/

Definitions of nepenthean word

noun nepenthean a drug or drink, or the plant yielding it, mentioned by ancient writers as having the power to bring forgetfulness of sorrow or trouble. 1
noun nepenthean anything inducing a pleasurable sensation of forgetfulness, especially of sorrow or trouble. 1
noun nepenthean Bringing welcome forgetfulness or relief. 1

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Origin of nepenthean

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

1590-1600; < Latin nēpenthes < Greek nēpenthés herb for soothing, noun use of neuter of nēpenthḗs sorrowless, equivalent to nē- not + pénth(os) sorrow + -ēs adj. suffix

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Parts of speech for Nepenthean

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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nepenthean popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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