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nervine

Pronunciation: /ˈnəːvʌɪn, -iːn/
Definition of nervine

adjective

  • (of a medicine) used to calm the nerves.

noun

  • a nervine medicine.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from medieval Latin nervinus 'of the nerves or sinews', or suggested by French nervin

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