valerian /və-lēˈri-ən/

1. The plant allheal (Valeriana officinalis) or other plant of the genus, which gives name to the family Valērianāˈceae /-si-ē/ related to the teasels
2. Its rhizome and roots which have medicinal properties

valērianāˈceous adjective

Of this family

valerianic /-anˈik/ or valeric /-erˈik/ acid noun

A fatty acid C₅H₁₀O₂ (in several isomers)

Greek valerian

Jacob's ladder

red or spur valerian

A plant (genus Centranthus) related to valerian

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