تلفظ بین المللی : /valˈiəɹiən/ تلفظ : [val'i@3ri;@n]
English
Any plant of the genus Valeriana. The root of the
officinal valerian (V. officinalis) has a strong smell, and is much
used in medicine as an antispasmodic.
Same as 2d Get. [Obs.] Chaucer.
A variety of lignite, of a very compact texture and velvet black color, susceptible of a good polish, and often wrought into mourning jewelry, toys, buttons, etc. Formerly called also black amber. Je...
