somnifère

Definitions of somnifère
  1. noun
    organic compound having powerful soporific effect; overdose can be fatal
  2. noun
    a soporific drug in the form of a pill (or tablet or capsule)
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    type of:
    cachet
    a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet
    soporifique
    a drug that induces sleep
  3. noun
    a drug that induces sleep
    synonyms: soporifique
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    type of:
    médicament, narcotic
    a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
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