(obsolete, rare) plural of nepenth.

(archaic) Alternative form of nepenthes (“a drug that relieves one of emotional pain, grief or sorrow”).

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.

(archaic) plural of nepenthe.

(obsolete, rare) Alternative form of nepenthes.