Obs. rare–1. [a. 16th c. F. carpase, ad. L. carpasum, a. Gr. κάρπασον.] A plant with narcotic juice mentioned by ancient authors.
1598. Sylvester, Du Bartas, II. I. III. 161. The stifning Carpese, th’ eyes—foe Hemlock stinking.
[1611. Cotgr., Carpase.]
