Definitions for calmativeˈkɑ mə tɪv, ˈkæl mə-
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
calm•a•tiveˈkɑ mə tɪv, ˈkæl mə-(adj.)
having a soothing or sedative effect.
Category: Medicine
(n.)a calmative agent.
Category: Medicine
Origin of calmative:
1865–70
Wiktionary
calmative(Noun)
A drug with calming effects.
calmative(Adjective)
That calms
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