somnifacient
[ som-nuh-fey-shuhnt ]
adjective
causing or inducing sleep.
noun
a drug or other agent that induces or tends to induce sleep.
Origin of somnifacient
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How to use somnifacient in a sentence
The consciousness of having relieved the necessities of others is probably the best appetizer and somnifacient that we have.
Religion And Health | James J. Walsh
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