nervine
Americanadjective
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of or relating to the nerves.
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acting on or relieving disorders of the nerves; soothing the nerves.
noun
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of nervine
1655–65; < New Latin nervīnus, equivalent to Latin nerv ( us ) nerve + -īnus -ine 1
Example Sentences
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Rebuilder of the adrenals, borage is a deep-acting nervine suited to times of exhaustion and low spirits.
From Salon ● Jan. 31, 2024
She had gone into the acquisition of knowledge and the development of thought as some women go into the intoxication of a nervine.
From The Adventures of a Widow A Novel by Fawcett, Edgar
Under proper medical advice, the extract and the juice of Hemlock may be most beneficially given internally in cancer, and as a nervine sedative.
From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas
Dispensatory: This plant “produces no very obvious effects,” but some doctors regard it as possessed of nervine, antispasmodic and tonic properties.
Oh, the taste, sweeter than ancient wine, of that nervine lozenge once more!
From Vesty of the Basins by Greene, Sarah P. McLean
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