valerian
/vuh-leer-ee-uhn/US // vəˈlɪər i ən //UK // (vəˈlɛərɪən) //
缬氨酸,缬草,缬方焱蜱,纈草
Definitions
n.名词 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.
- : a drug consisting of or made from the root, formerly used as a nerve sedative and antispasmodic.
Examples
Consequently, instead of hurrying straight to the Valerian army, I journeyed leisurely with Courtney to the capital.
The lieutenants of Valerian were grateful to the father, whom they esteemed.
Let them remember their own moderation, towards the unhappy Valerian.
Roman war with Persia; defeat and capture of Valerian by Sapor.
Whats your object in saying that, Valerian-181- Vladimiritch, she remarked, as though sympathetically.
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