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Nepenthe

Noun - Popular Sense:

A substance or potion described in ancient Greek literature as a means to induce forgetfulness of sorrow or trouble; something that causes relief from suffering or sadness.

Sample Sentence:

After the loss of his beloved pet, the kind words from his friends acted as a nepenthe, easing his grief.

Noun - Local Sense:

A plant of the pitcher-plant family, native to North America, often found in wet habitats, having characteristic cup-shaped leaves that collect water and trap insects.

Sample Sentence:

During their hike in the local wetland, they came across a unique nepenthe with water-filled cups that harbored tiny insects.

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