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Noun: valerian  vu'leer-ee-un
  1. A plant of the genus Valeriana having lobed or dissected leaves and cymose white or pink flowers
    "Valerian is often used as a natural sleep aid"

Derived forms: valerians

Type of: flower

Part of: genus Valeriana, Valeriana

Encyclopedia: Valerian