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Definitions for Valerian
[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.
[2] a drug consisting of or made from the root, formerly used as a nerve sedative and antispasmodic.
[3] Publius Licinius Valerianus , died a.d. c260, Roman emperor 253–60.
[4] 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
[5] a sedative drug made from the dried roots of V. officinalis
[6] Latin name Publius Licinius Valerianus. died 260 ad , Roman emperor (253–260): renewed persecution of the Christians; defeated by the Persians
Words nearby Valerian
valentinite, valentino, valentinus, valera, valera y alcalá galiano, valerian, valerian family, valerianaceous, valeric, valeric acid, valerie
Origin of Valerian
1350–1400; Middle English valirian < Medieval Latin valeriāna (herb) of Valeria (old Roman province, where plant is said to have been common); see -an
Word origin for Valerian
C14: via Old French from Medieval Latin valeriana (herba ) (herb) of Valerius, unexplained Latin personal name