calmative
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calm·a·tive
(kä′mə-tĭv, kăl′mə-)adj.
Having relaxing or pacifying properties; sedative.
n.
A sedative.
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calmative
(ˈkælmətɪv; ˈkɑːmə-) orcalmant
adj
(Medicine) (of a remedy or agent) sedative
n
(Medicine) a sedative remedy or drug
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calm•a•tive
(ˈkɑ mə tɪv, ˈkæl mə-)adj.
1. having a soothing or sedative effect.
n. 2. a calmative agent.
[1865–70]
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Translations
calm·a·tive
a. calmante, sedante.
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