Valerian

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /vəˈlɪəɹɪən/

Origin

From Old French valeriane or mediaeval Latin valeriana, from the personal name Valerius.

Full definition of valerian

Noun

1. A hardy perennial flowering plant, , with heads of sweetly scented pink or white flowers.
2. More generally, any plant of the genus Valeriana.
3. (uncountable) The root of Valeriana officinalis, used in herbal medicine.

Synonyms

• (Valeriana officinalis) allheal,