sopor

[ soh-per ]

noun

1. Pathology. a deep, unnatural sleep; lethargy.
2. Often sopors. Slang. methaqualone.

sopor

/ ˈsəʊpə /

noun

1. an abnormally deep sleep; stupor

Word History and Origins

Origin of sopor¹

1650–60; 1970–75 sopor fordef 2; < Latin

Word History and Origins

Origin of sopor¹

C17: from Latin: a deep sleep, death; related to somnus sleep

Example Sentences

The convex presupposes the concave; and vam is related to vap (as somnus is related to hpnos, to svapnas, and to sopor).

From Project Gutenberg

Meanwhile, especial care should be taken to avoid giving so much of any opiate as will induce sopor or excite nausea.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• coma
• slumber
• trance