NERVINE


Meaning of NERVINE in English

[ 'nə:vʌɪn , -i:n ]

■ adjective (of a medicine) used to calm the nerves.

■ noun a ~ medicine.

Origin

C17: from med. L. nervinus 'of the nerves or sinews', or suggested by Fr. nervin .

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