Nepenthe /(?)/

Ne·pen·the

Nepenthe

n.
  1. A drug used by the ancients to give relief from pain and sorrow; -- by some supposed to have been opium or hasheesh. Hence, anything soothing and comforting.
    Lulled with the sweet nepenthe of a court.
    Quaff, O quaff this kind nepenthe.