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SOMNIFIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does somnific mean?
• SOMNIFIC (adjective)
The adjective SOMNIFIC has 1 sense:
1. sleep inducing
Familiarity information: SOMNIFIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Sleep inducing
Synonyms:
hypnagogic; hypnogogic; somniferous; somnific; soporiferous; soporific
Similar:
depressant (capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent)
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