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Drink Causing Forgetfulness Of Sorrow Crossword Clue

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noun

• 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.

• A Southeast Asian carnivorous plant of the genus Nepenthes; a monkey cup or tropical pitcher plant.

35%10 A potion used to induce forgetfulness of pain or sorrow
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35%5 Flower causing forgetfulness — cross-legged position
noun

• native to eastern Asia; widely cultivated for its large pink or white flowers

• annual or perennial herbs or subshrubs

• white Egyptian lotus: water lily of Egypt to southeastern Africa; held sacred by the Egyptians

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New York Times10 Apr 1993 Down 13
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