NEPENTHE
8 letters
13 Scrabble points
/nɪˈpɛnθi/
Definition of NEPENTHE
noun
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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.
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A Southeast Asian carnivorous plant of the genus Nepenthes; a monkey cup or tropical pitcher plant.
Related words:
monkey cup
Source: Wiktionary
Word Details
Letters
N
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P
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H
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Length
8 letters
Scrabble Score
13 points