valerian
/vəˈlɪəɹɪən/
Meanings
-
A plant belonging to the daisy family, Valeriana officinalis, used since ancient times for its calming and sedative effects.
- "The valerian plant has been used for centuries due to its calming effects."
- "Valerian root is commonly used as a natural remedy for insomnia and anxiety."
- "Some studies suggest that valerian may also have anticonvulsant and antidepressant properties."
Synonyms
allheal , cat thyme
Rhymes
Words rhyming with valerianvalour , valourous , valuable , valuation , valorization , valorously , valiantly , valiant , valiance , valiants , valiantly , valiantness , valiantly , valiantly , valiantly
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,-
valor () : courage, bravery
Variants
List of all variants of valerian that leads to same resultvalerian , valerians , Valerian
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.The name 'valerian' comes from the Latin word 'valerianus', which means 'healthy, strong, or having the power to heal'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
{"question"=>"What is the meaning of the name 'valerian'?", "answer"=>"The name 'valerian' comes from the Latin word 'valerianus', which means 'healthy, strong, or having the power to heal'.", "difficulty"=>"easy"}
How to Memorize "valerian"
-
mnemonics
- To memorize the definition of 'valerian', create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in the definition. For example, 'Violet Valiant Venerates Vast Valleys'.
Memorize "valerian" using Dictozo
The best and recommended way to memorize valerian is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:
-
Highlighting:
Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
-
Periodic Reminders:
Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.