valerian family — the plant family Valerianaceae, characterized by herbaceous plants and shrubs having simple or compound, opposite leaves, clusters of small flowers, and dry, indehiscent fruit, and including corn salad, spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi), and… … Universalium
valerian — [və lir′ē ən] n. [ME < MFr valériane < ML valeriana, valerian, prob. after Valeria, province in Pannonia, where the plants were grown] 1. any of a genus (Valeriana) of plants of the valerian family, with clusters or spikes of white, pink,… … English World dictionary
valerian — 1. The rhizome and roots of Valeriana officinalis (family Valerianaceae), a herb native in southern Europe and northern Asia, cultivated also in Great Britain and the U.S.; has been used as a sedative in hysteria and at menopause. 2. Referring to … Medical dictionary
valerian — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French or Medieval Latin; Anglo French valeriane, from Medieval Latin valeriana, probably from feminine of valerianus of Valeria, from Valeria, Roman province formerly part of Pannonia Date: 12th century … New Collegiate Dictionary
family Valerianaceae — noun genus of mostly herbs having a characteristic fetid odor • Syn: ↑Valerianaceae, ↑valerian family • Hypernyms: ↑asterid dicot family • Member Holonyms: ↑Rubiales, ↑order Rubiales … Useful english dictionary
Valerian — Valérian et Laureline Valérian et Laureline Série alias Valérian, agent spatio temporel Genre(s) Science fiction Scénario Pierre Christin Dessin Jean Claude Mézières Coloriste Évelyne Tranlé … Wikipédia en Français
Valerian et Laureline — Valérian et Laureline Valérian et Laureline Série alias Valérian, agent spatio temporel Genre(s) Science fiction Scénario Pierre Christin Dessin Jean Claude Mézières Coloriste Évelyne Tranlé … Wikipédia en Français
Valérian — et Laureline Valérian et Laureline Série alias Valérian, agent spatio temporel Genre(s) Science fiction Scénario Pierre Christin Dessin Jean Claude Mézières Coloriste Évelyne Tranlé … Wikipédia en Français
Valérian, agent spatio-temporel — Valérian et Laureline Valérian et Laureline Série alias Valérian, agent spatio temporel Genre(s) Science fiction Scénario Pierre Christin Dessin Jean Claude Mézières Coloriste Évelyne Tranlé … Wikipédia en Français
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