rapture of the deep

noun phrase

: nitrogen narcosis

Word History

Etymology

probably translation of French ivresse des grandes profondeurs

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rapture of the deep

• asleep
• upkeep
• beep
• cheap
• creep
• heap
• jeep
• keep
• leap
• peep
• reap
• seep

Medical Definition

rapture of the deep

noun

rap·​ture of the deep ˈrap-chər- 

: nitrogen narcosis