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.
A Southeast Asian carnivorous plant of the genus Nepenthes; a monkey cup or tropical pitcher plant.
An agent or drug that sedates, having a calming or soothing effect, or inducing sleep.
Calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing