Anodyne
Pronunciation : An"o*dyne
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. anodynus, Gr. anodin.]
Definition : Defn: Serving to assuage pain; soothing. The anodyne draught of oblivion. Burke.
Note: "The word [in a medical sense] in chiefly applied to the different preparations of opium, belladonna, hyoscyamus, and lettuce." Am. Cyc.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : An"o*dyne
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. anodynon. See Anodyne, a.]
Definition : Defn: Any medicine which allays pain, as an opiate or narcotic; anything that soothes disturbed feelings.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913