Definition of Dormitive

1. a. Causing sleep; as, the dormitive properties of opium.

Definition of Dormitive

1. Adjective. Causing sleep. ¹

2. Noun. A medicine to promote sleep; a soporific or opiate. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Dormitive

1. Causing sleep; as, the dormitive properties of opium. A medicine to promote sleep; a soporific; an opiate. Origin: Cf. F. Dormitif, fr. Dormire to sleep. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dormitive

dormedory
dormer
dormer-window
dormer-windows
dormer window
dormered
dormers
dormice
dormie
dormient
dormin
dormins
dormition
dormitions
dormitive (current term)
dormitive principle
dormitive principles
dormitive virtue
dormitories
dormitory
dormitory room
dormlike
dormmate
dormmates
dormouse
dorms
dormy
dorn
dornase

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