Associations to the word «Valerian»

Wiktionary

VALERIAN, noun. A hardy perennial flowering plant, Valeriana officinalis, with heads of sweetly scented pink or white flowers.
VALERIAN, noun. More generally, any plant of the genus Valeriana.
VALERIAN, noun. (uncountable) The root of Valeriana officinalis, used in herbal medicine.
VALERIAN, proper noun. A Roman cognomen, notably borne by Publius Licinius Valerianus, a Roman emperor
VALERIAN, proper noun. A Russian male given name

Dictionary definition

VALERIAN, noun. A plant of the genus Valeriana having lobed or dissected leaves and cymose white or pink flowers.

Wise words

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