Meaning of valerian in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /vəˈlɪriən/

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  1. Noun

    valerian

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Old French valeriane, from medieval Latin valeriana (herba), apparently the feminine of Valerianus‘of Valerius’ (a personal name)

    Definitions

    1. a plant of the genus Valeriana having lobed or dissected leaves and cymose white or ink flowers

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