Valerian
[ vuh-leer-ee-uh n ]
/ vəˈlɪər i ən /
noun
Publius Licinius Valerianus,died a.d. c260,
Roman emperor 253–60.
British Dictionary definitions for publius-licinius-valerianus (1 of 2)
valerian
/ (vəˈlɛərɪən) /
noun
Also called: allheal
any of various Eurasian valerianaceous plants of the genus Valeriana, esp V. officinalis, having small white or pinkish flowers and a medicinal root
a sedative drug made from the dried roots of V. officinalis
Word Origin for valerian
C14: via Old French from Medieval Latin
valeriana (
herba) (herb) of
Valerius, unexplained Latin personal name
British Dictionary definitions for publius-licinius-valerianus (2 of 2)
Valerian
/ (vəˈlɛərɪən) /
noun
Latin name Publius Licinius Valerianus. died 260 ad, Roman emperor (253–260): renewed persecution of the Christians; defeated by the Persians