English

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Etymology

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From Latin somnus (sleep) + facio (I make).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌsɑm.nə.ˈfeɪ.ʃənt/

Adjective

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somnifacient

  1. Inducing or causing sleep.

Noun

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somnifacient (plural somnifacients)

  1. Any pharmaceutical product that causes sleep.