Definitions for nervine

nervine nerv·ine

Spelling: [nur-veen, -vahyn]
IPA: /ˈnɜr vin, -vaɪn/

Nervine is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 92 anagrams from letters in nervine (eeinnrv).

Definitions for nervine

noun

  1. a nervine medicine.

adjective

  1. of or relating to the nerves.
  2. acting on or relieving disorders of the nerves; soothing the nerves.

Origin of nervine

1655-65; New Latin nervīnus, equivalent to Latin nerv(us) nerve + -īnus -ine1

Examples for nervine

The root of golden seal is used in medicine under the name hydrastis rhizome, as a stomachic and nervine stimulant.

Dose: nervine and alterative, 1/6—1/3 grn.; emetic, 2—5 grn.

This is the nervine balsam and nervine ointment of the shops in the Peninsula, and in some other parts of Southern Europe.

She had gone into the acquisition of knowledge and the development of thought as some women go into the intoxication of a nervine.

Antispasmodic and nervine; in hysteria, hypochondriasis, epilepsy, and low fevers.

It has a nervine property, by which it excites the nervous system inordinately, and exhilarates the brain.

The medicinal qualities are known to be a mild tonic, stimulant, nervine and stomachic.

Resin of amber smells strongly of musk, and is said to be antispasmodic and nervine.

Ale or beer flavoured or medicated by infusing the leaves of ground ivy in it; pectoral, stomachic, and nervine.

Word Value for nervine
Scrable

10

Words with friends

13

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