valerian
noun/vəˈlɪriən/
Frequency rank: #19,082 most common English word
Meaning
A flowering plant whose root is used as a herbal remedy to promote sleep and reduce anxiety.
Example sentence
The doctor suggested that taking valerian extract before bed might help with her insomnia.
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