hypnagogue

Definitions of hypnagogue
  1. noun
    an agent that induces drowsiness or sleep
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    types:
    hypnotic, soporific
    a drug that induces sleep
    narcoleptic
    a soporific drug that produces an uncontrollable desire to sleep
    sleeping capsule, sleeping draught, sleeping pill, sleeping tablet
    a soporific drug in the form of a pill (or tablet or capsule)
    type of:
    agent
    a substance that exerts some force or effect
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