Definition of valerian Valerian

/vʌlɪˈɹiʌn/ - [vulireeun] - Va•le•ri•an

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Noun

Plural: valerians

valerian - a plant of the genus Valeriana having lobed or dissected leaves and cymose white or pink flowers
  flower reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
  genus valeriana, valeriana genus of widely distributed perennial herbs and some shrubs
= synonym
= antonym
= related word

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  • valerian (Noun)
    A hardy perennial flowering plant , , with heads of sweetly scented pink or white flowers.
  • valerian (Noun)
    More generally, any plant of the genus Valeriana.
  • valerian (Noun)
    The root of Valeriana officinalis, used in herbal medicine.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • valerian (n.)
    Any plant of the genus Valeriana. The root of the officinal valerian (V. officinalis) has a strong smell, and is much used in medicine as an antispasmodic.

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