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3 | 35% | 5 | Flower causing forgetfulness — cross-legged position | |
Drink Causing Forgetfulness Of Sorrow Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "NEPENTHE" which means:
- 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.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She found solace in nepenthe, a powerful drink that helped her forget her troubles."
- • "As she sipped on the nepenthe, a sense of calm washed over her."
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New York Times10 Apr 1993 | Down 13 | |
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