† carpeseObs.rare—1. [a. 16th c. F. carpase, ad. L. carpasum, a. Gr. κάρπασον.] A plant with narcotic juice mentioned by ancient authors. 1598Sylvester Du Bartas ii. i. iii. 161 The stifning Carpese, th' eyes—foe Hemlock stinking.[1611Cotgr., Carpase.]