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Definition of Dormitive

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

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)

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