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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. | ||||||||
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noun • personification of a sacred intoxicating drink used in Vedic ritual • leafless East Indian vine; its sour milky juice formerly used to make an intoxicating drink • alternative names for the body of a human being | ||||||||
Mythical Elixir Of Forgetfulness Crossword Clue
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NEPENTHE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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NEPENTHE
Updated: October 11, 2023
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