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Definition of Somniferous
1. Adjective. Sleep inducing.
Similar to: Depressant
Derivative terms: Soporific
Definition of Somniferous
1. a. Causing or inducing sleep; soporific; dormitive; as, a somniferous potion.
Definition of Somniferous
1. Adjective. causing or inducing sleep, normally with harmful overtones. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Somniferous
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Somniferous
1. Synonym: soporific. Origin: L. Somnus, sleep, + fero, to bring (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Somniferous
Literary usage of Somniferous
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Dr. Chase's Family Physician, Farrier, Bee-keeper, and Second Receipt Book by Alvin Wood Chase (1874)
"... probably from some somniferous" (sleep-producing) "principles in it—copious
vomiting soon ensues, and the other effects, as above stated." 9. ..."
2. The Taunus: Or, Doings and Undoings, Being a Tour in Search of the by Charles V. Incledon (1837)
"somniferous effect of romance. Donkey guide. A true village pastor. A literary
manoeuvre. A royal regenerator. The exercise of hospitality disappointed. ..."
3. The Wonders of Nature and Art: Comprising Nearly Three Hundred of the Most (1839)
"somniferous EFFECTS OF LIME. IN the winter of last year a drover laid himself
upon the platform of a lime kiln, placing his feet which were benumbed with ..."
4. The Student's Hand-book of Forensic Medicine and Medical Policy by Henry Aubrey Husband (1883)
"NARCOTIC POISONS somniferous OPIUM Opium is the inspissated juice of the Papaver
somni- ferum, the Garden or Opium Poppy. The plant is a native of Egypt and ..."
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