valerian
valerian
[vəˈlɪərɪən]
noun
[vəˈlɪərɪən]
noun
- a Eurasian plant which typically bears clusters of small pink or white flowers
缬草 - Family Valerianaceae: several species, in particular common valerian (Valeriana officinalis), a valued medicinal herb, and the Mediterranean red valerian (Centranthus ruber), grown for its spurred flowers which attract butterflies
败酱科：数种，包括名贵药材的缬草（拉丁名Valerina officinalis）和产于地中海地区的红缬草（拉丁名Centranthus ruber）
■[mass noun]a drug obtained from the root of common valerian, used as a stimulant and antispasmodic
缬草根（用作兴奋剂和镇痉剂）
- late Middle English: from Old French valeriane, from medieval Latin valeriana (herba), apparently the feminine of Valerianus 'of Valerius' (a personal name)
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