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i noun
1.
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.
2.
a drug consisting of or made from the root, formerly used as a nerve sedative and antispasmodic.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English valirian < Medieval Latin valeriāna (herb) of Valeria (old Roman province, where plant is said to have been common); see -an
1350–1400; Middle English valirian < Medieval Latin valeriāna (herb) of Valeria (old Roman province, where plant is said to have been common); see -an
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valerian (vəˈlɛərɪən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | Also called: allheal any of various Eurasian valerianaceous plants of the genus Valeriana, esp V. officinalis, having small white or pinkish flowers and a medicinal root |
| 2. | a sedative drug made from the dried roots of V. officinalis |
| [C14: via Old French from Medieval Latin valeriana (herba) (herb) of Valerius, unexplained Latin personal name] | |
| Valerian (vəˈlɛərɪən) | |
| —n | |
| Latin name Publius Licinius Valerianus. died 260 | |
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valerian
late 14c., from O.Fr. valeriane, apparently from fem. sing. of L. adj. Valerianus, from the personal name Valerius (see Valerie); but Weekley writes, "some of the Ger. and Scand. forms of the name point rather to connection with the saga-hero Wieland."
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