Valerian
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /vəˈlɪəɹɪən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Valerian is a noun meaning A hardy perennial flowering plant, Valeriana officinalis, with heads of sweetly scented pink or white flowers.
Meaning
A hardy perennial flowering plant, Valeriana officinalis, with heads of sweetly scented pink or white flowers.
More Meanings
- More generally, any plant of the genus Valeriana.
- (uncountable) The root of Valeriana officinalis, used in herbal medicine.
- An extract of the dried roots of the Valeriana officinalis used in herbal medicine as a sedative.
Example Sentences
Tobacco and the plant valerian are also considered to be anaphrodisiac in their effects, diminishing sexual inclination.
In the event of anyone wishing to invoke the very Prince of Spirits, the following ingredients were prescribed to be burnt - Juice of Hypericon, Saffron, Artemisia, and the root of Valerian.
Word Forms
- valerians
Synonyms for valerian
Depending on context, synonyms include allheal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include verbenarius, martial, virgil.
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