valerian

va•le•ri•an n.

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.
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 n. (Publius Licinius Valerianus),

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valerian /vəˈlɛərɪən/ n

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

Etymology: 14th Century: via Old French from Medieval Latin valeriana (herba) (herb) of Valerius, unexplained Latin personal name

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Valerian /vəˈlɛərɪən/ n

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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