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单词 valerian
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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
va•le•ri•an  (və lērē ən),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. Plant Biologyany 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. Drugsa drug consisting of or made from the root, formerly used as a nerve sedative and antispasmodic.
  • Medieval Latin valeriāna (herb) of Valeria (old Roman province, where plant is said to have been common); see -an
  • Middle English valirian 1350–1400

Va•le•ri•an  (və lērē ən),USA pronunciation n. (Publius Licinius Valerianus),
  1. Ancient History, Biographicaldieda.d.c260, Roman emperor 253–60.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
valerian /vəˈlɛərɪən/ 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
Etymology: 14th Century: via Old French from Medieval Latin valeriana (herba) (herb) of Valerius, unexplained Latin personal name
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
Valerian /vəˈlɛərɪən/ n
  1. 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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