Stimulant
Pronunciation : Stim"u*lant
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. stimulans, p.pr.; cf. F. stimulant. See Stimulate.]
Definition : 1. Serving to stimulate.
2. (Physiol.)
Defn: Produced increased vital action in the organism, or in any of its parts.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Stim"u*lant
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. stimulant.]
Definition : 1. That which stimulates, provokes, or excites. His feelings had been exasperated by the constant application of stimulants. Macaulay.
2. (Physiol. & Med.)
Defn: An agent which produces a temporary increase of vital activity in the organism, or in any of its parts; -- sometimes used without qualification to signify an alcoholic beverage used as a stimulant.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913