(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) plural of nepenth.

(obsolete, rare) Alternative form of nepenthes.

Any animal that lives in, and is dependent on, the pitcher of a Nepenthes pitcher plant.

(biochemistry) A protease present in Nepenthes pitcher plants

plural of nepenthesin

plural of nepenthebiont

Bringing welcome forgetfulness or relief.