valerian

See also: Valerian and valerían

English

A valerian plant in bloom.

Etymology

From Old French valeriane or Medieval Latin valeriana, from the personal name Valerius.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /vəˈlɪəɹɪən/
  • Homophone: Valyrian

Noun

valerian (countable and uncountable, plural valerians)

  1. A hardy perennial flowering plant, Valeriana officinalis, with heads of sweetly scented pink or white flowers.
  2. More generally, any plant of the genus Valeriana.
  3. (uncountable) The root of Valeriana officinalis, used in herbal medicine.

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