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sopor
[ soh-per ]
/ ˈsoʊ pər /
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noun
Pathology. a deep, unnatural sleep; lethargy.
Often sopors. Slang. methaqualone.
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Origin of sopor
1650–60; 1970–75 for def. 2; <Latin
Words nearby sopor
sophomore, sophomoric, Sophonias, sophrosyne, Sophy, sopor, soporiferous, soporific, soporose, soporous, sopping
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How to use sopor in a sentence
The convex presupposes the concave; and vam is related to vap (as somnus is related to hpnos, to svapnas, and to sopor).
Zoological Mythology (Volume II)|Angelo de GubernatisMeanwhile, especial care should be taken to avoid giving so much of any opiate as will induce sopor or excite nausea.
British Dictionary definitions for sopor
sopor
/ (ˈsəʊpə) /
noun
an abnormally deep sleep; stupor
Word Origin for sopor
C17: from Latin: a deep sleep, death; related to somnus sleep
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Medical definitions for sopor
sopor
[ sō′pər, -pôr′ ]
n.
A deep, lethargic, or unnatural sleep.
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