sopor
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sopor
1650–60; 1970–75 sopor for def. 2; < Latin
Example Sentences
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They dispose to sopor, lethargy, and even insanity.
From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas
Piger his labante langore oculos sopor operit: Abit in quiete molli rabidus furor animi.
From The Carmina of Caius Valerius Catullus by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir
In prose sopor has only a causative meaning, a means of producing sleep, but not a deep sleep.
From Döderlein's Hand-book of Latin Synonymes by Döderlein, Ludwig
Divinâ hæc talia voce loquentem Involvere umbræ, tenuisq. refugit imago, Excutiturq. sopor.
From Gustavus Vasa and other poems by Walker, William Sidney
Meanwhile, especial care should be taken to avoid giving so much of any opiate as will induce sopor or excite nausea.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
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