LETHE


Meaning of LETHE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' l ē -th ē

Function: noun

Etymology: Latin, from Greek L ē th ē , from l ē th ē forgetfulness; akin to Greek lanthanein to escape notice, lanthanesthai to forget ― more at LATENT

Date: 14th century

1 capitalized : a river in Hades whose waters cause drinkers to forget their past

2 : OBLIVION , FORGETFULNESS

– le · the · an \ ' l ē -th ē - ə n, li- ' th ē - \ adjective often cap

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