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lethe

/ˈliːθiː/ noun · British & US
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What does lethe mean?

noun

In Greek mythology, Lethe was one of the five rivers of the underworld, whose waters caused forgetfulness. In modern usage, Lethe refers to a state of forgetfulness or oblivion.

Example

"The patient's memories were lost in a state of Lethe after the accident."

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