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so⋅por

[soh-per]
–noun
1. Pathology. a deep, unnatural sleep; lethargy.
2. Often, sopors. Slang. methaqualone.

Origin:
1650–60; 1970–75 for def. 2; < L
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so·por   (sō'pər, -pôr')   
n.  A deep, lethargic, or unnatural sleep.

[Latin; see swep- in Indo-European roots.]
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Main Entry: so·por
Pronunciation: 'sO-p&r, -"po(&)r
Function: noun
: profound or lethargic sleep
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sopor so·por (sō'pər, -pôr')
n.
A deep, lethargic, or unnatural sleep.

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