somnifacient
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of somnifacient
1885–90; < Latin somn(us) “sleep” + -i- -i- + -facient ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The consciousness of having relieved the necessities of others is probably the best appetizer and somnifacient that we have.
From Religion And Health by James J. (James Joseph) Walsh
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