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1. (n.) valerian
any plant of the genus Valeriana, as the common valerian V. officinalis, having white, lavender, or pink flowers and a root that is used medicinally.
2. valerian
a drug consisting of or made from the root, formerly used as a nerve sedative and antispasmodic.
3. (n.) Valerian
(Publius Licinius Valerianus), died a .d . c260, Roman emperor 253–60.
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) valerian
a plant of the genus Valeriana having lobed or dissected leaves and cymose white or pink flowers
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1. (noun) valerian
any plant of the genus Valeriana. The root of the officinal valerian (V. officinalis) has a strong smell, and is much used in medicine as an antispasmodic
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U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. valerian
A plant genus of the family VALERIANACEAE, order Dipsacales, subclass Asteridae, class Magnoliopsida. It is best known for the sedative use and valepotriate content of the roots. It is sometimes called Garden Heliotrope but is unrelated to true Heliotrope (HELIOTROPIUM).
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