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
Caffeine and theobromine enjoy nervine properties and energetic vascular actions.
From The Healthy Life, Vol. V, Nos. 24-28 The Independent Health Magazine by Daniel, Charles William
This is a valuable nervine and antispasmodic, and has been used with great success, in my practice, for allaying nervous irritability.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George
Madame Campan tried to administer a nervine, but the Queen refused it.
From Marie Antoinette and the Downfall of Royalty by Imbert de Saint-Amand, Arthur Léon, baron
We sucked our nervine lozenges with mutual earnestness.
From Vesty of the Basins by Greene, Sarah P. McLean
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