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valerian

Noun

∙ A hardy perennial flowering plant, Valeriana officinalis, with heads of sweetly scented pink or white flowers.
∙ More generally, any plant of the genus Valeriana.
∙ The root of Valeriana officinalis, used in herbal medicine. uncountable

Valerian

Proper noun

∙ a Roman cognomen, notably borne by Publius Licinius Valerianus, a Roman emperor

Proper noun

∙ A Russian male given name