Nepenthe
Pronunciation : Ne*pen"the
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Fr. Gr.
Definition : Defn: A drug used by the ancients to give relief from pain and sorrow; -- by some supposed to have been opium or hasheesh. Hence, anything soothing and comforting. Lulled with the sweet nepenthe of a court. Pope. Quaff, O quaff this kind nepenthe. Poe.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913