1. Noun
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.
2. Noun
a plant of the genus Valeriana having lobed or dissected leaves and cymose white or pink flowers
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