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Lethe

/ˈliθi/
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Other forms: Lethes

Definitions of Lethe
  1. noun
    (Greek mythology) a river in Hades; the souls of the dead had to drink from it, which made them forget all they had done and suffered when they were alive
    synonyms: River Lethe
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    river
    a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
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