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Definition of Somniferous
1. Adjective. Sleep inducing.
Exact synonyms: Hypnagogic, Hypnogogic, Somnific, Soporiferous, Soporific
Similar to: Depressant
Derivative terms: Soporific
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)