valerian

[ vuh-leer-ee-uhn ]

/ vəˈlɪər i ən /

noun

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.

Origin of valerian

1350–1400; Middle English valirian<Medieval Latin valeriāna (herb) of Valeria (old Roman province, where plant is said to have been common); see -an

Words nearby valerian

Valentino, Valentinus, Vale of Glamorgan, Valera, Valera y Alcalá Galiano, valerian, valerianaceous, valerian family, valeric, valeric acid, Valerie

Definition for valerian (2 of 2)

Valerian

[ vuh-leer-ee-uhn ]

/ vəˈlɪər i ən /

noun

Publius Licinius Valerianus, died a.d. c260, Roman emperor 253–60.

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Example sentences from the Web for valerian

She was married at sixteen to Valerian, who, with his brother Tiburtius, was converted to Christianity by her prayers.
Famous European Artists|Sarah K. Bolton
With the death of the ignoble son of Valerian, I believed would close our undisputed reign over most of these eastern provinces.
Zenobia|William Ware
Come, confess you are curious how the American military attach becomes a Valerian Archduke?
The Colonel of the Red Huzzars|John Reed Scott
We have already noted how the Emperor Valerian was defeated and taken prisoner.
The Outline of History: Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind|Herbert George Wells

“I will tell her all when I am free,” said poor Valerian, wondering with a sigh when his unjust imprisonment would end.
The Autobiography of a Slander|Edna Lyall

British Dictionary definitions for valerian (1 of 2)

valerian

/ (vəˈlɛərɪən) /

noun

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

a sedative drug made from the dried roots of V. officinalis

Word Origin for valerian

C14: via Old French from Medieval Latin valeriana (herba) (herb) of Valerius, unexplained Latin personal name

British Dictionary definitions for valerian (2 of 2)

Valerian

/ (vəˈlɛərɪən) /

noun

Latin name Publius Licinius Valerianus. died 260 ad, Roman emperor (253–260): renewed persecution of the Christians; defeated by the Persians

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单词	valerian
释义	valerian [ vuh-leer-ee-uhn ] / vəˈlɪər i ən / noun 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. Origin of valerian 1350–1400; Middle English valirian<Medieval Latin valeriāna (herb) of Valeria (old Roman province, where plant is said to have been common); see -an Words nearby valerian Valentino, Valentinus, Vale of Glamorgan, Valera, Valera y Alcalá Galiano, valerian, valerianaceous, valerian family, valeric, valeric acid, Valerie Definition for valerian (2 of 2) Valerian [ vuh-leer-ee-uhn ] / vəˈlɪər i ən / noun Publius Licinius Valerianus, died a.d. c260, Roman emperor 253–60. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for valerian She was married at sixteen to Valerian, who, with his brother Tiburtius, was converted to Christianity by her prayers. Famous European Artists\|Sarah K. Bolton With the death of the ignoble son of Valerian, I believed would close our undisputed reign over most of these eastern provinces. Zenobia\|William Ware Come, confess you are curious how the American military attach becomes a Valerian Archduke? The Colonel of the Red Huzzars\|John Reed Scott We have already noted how the Emperor Valerian was defeated and taken prisoner. The Outline of History: Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind\|Herbert George Wells “I will tell her all when I am free,” said poor Valerian, wondering with a sigh when his unjust imprisonment would end. The Autobiography of a Slander\|Edna Lyall British Dictionary definitions for valerian (1 of 2) valerian / (vəˈlɛərɪən) / noun 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 a sedative drug made from the dried roots of V. officinalis Word Origin for valerian C14: via Old French from Medieval Latin valeriana (herba) (herb) of Valerius, unexplained Latin personal name British Dictionary definitions for valerian (2 of 2) Valerian / (vəˈlɛərɪən) / noun Latin name Publius Licinius Valerianus. died 260 ad, Roman emperor (253–260): renewed persecution of the Christians; defeated by the Persians Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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