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valerian: Meaning and Definition of
va•le•ri•an
Pronunciation: (vu-lēr'ē-un), [key]
— n.
- any plant of the genus Valeriana, as the common valerian V. officinalis, having small, fragrant flowers of white, lavender, or pink and a root that is used medicinally.
- a drug consisting of or made from the root, formerly used as a nerve sedative and antispasmodic.
Va•le•ri•an
Pronunciation: (vu-lēr'ē-un), [key]
— n.
- dieda.d.c260, Roman emperor 253–60.
See also:
- valerian (Thesaurus)
