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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SOMNIFEROUS

From Latin somnifer (from somnus sleep + ferre to do) + -ous.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SOMNIFEROUS

somniferous  [sɒmˈnɪfərəs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SOMNIFEROUS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Somniferous is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SOMNIFEROUS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of somniferous in the English dictionary

The definition of somniferous in the dictionary is tending to induce sleep.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SOMNIFEROUS


aluminiferous
əˌluːmɪˈnɪfərəs
antenniferous
ˌænteˈnɪfərəs
carboniferous
ˌkɑːbəˈnɪfərəs
coniferous
kəˈnɪfərəs
foraminiferous
fɒˌræmɪˈnɪfərəs
guaniferous
ɡwəˈnɪfərəs
laniferous
ləˈnɪfərəs
luminiferous
ˌluːmɪˈnɪfərəs
manganiferous
ˌmæŋɡəˈnɪfərəs
manniferous
mæˈnɪfərəs
ozoniferous
ˌəʊzəʊˈnɪfərəs
polleniferous
ˌpɒlɪˈnɪfərəs
resiniferous
ˌrɛzɪˈnɪfərəs
seleniferous
ˌselɪˈnɪfərəs
seminiferous
ˌsɛmɪˈnɪfərəs
spiniferous
spaɪˈnɪfərəs
staminiferous
ˌstæmɪˈnɪfərəs
stoloniferous
ˌstəʊləˈnɪfərəs
titaniferous
ˌtaɪtəˈnɪfərəs
uriniferous
ˌjʊərɪˈnɪfərəs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SOMNIFEROUS

somnambule
somnambulic
somnambulism
somnambulist
somnambulistic
somnial
somniate
somniative
somniatory
somnifacient
somniferously
somnific
somniloquence
somniloquies
somniloquise
somniloquism
somniloquist
somniloquize
somniloquous
somniloquy

WORDS THAT END LIKE SOMNIFEROUS

adulterous
boisterous
cadaverous
cancerous
cruciferous
dangerous
generous
humorous
lecherous
murderous
noncancerous
numerous
odoriferous
onerous
preposterous
prosperous
serous
slanderous
splendiferous
thunderous
treacherous

Synonyms and antonyms of somniferous in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «somniferous» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SOMNIFEROUS

Find out the translation of somniferous to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of somniferous from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «somniferous» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

somniferous
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

somnífero
570 millions of speakers

English

somniferous
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

निद्राजनक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

منوم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

снотворных
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sonífero
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নিদ্রাকর্ষক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

somnifère
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Somniferous
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

somniferous
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

somniferous
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

최면
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Somniferous
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

làm buồn ngu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தூக்கம் தூண்டுகிற
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अस्थिर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

uyutucu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sonnifero
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

somniferous
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

снодійних
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

somnifer
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υπνοφόρος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

slaapverwekkend
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

somniferous
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

somniferous
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of somniferous

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SOMNIFEROUS»

The term «somniferous» is used very little and occupies the 158.493 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SOMNIFEROUS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «somniferous» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «somniferous» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about somniferous

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SOMNIFEROUS»

Discover the use of somniferous in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to somniferous and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Concise Textbook Of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Somniferous poisons 2. Inebriant poisons 3. Deliriant poisons. Somniferous poisons are those which act on the brain producing narcotic analgesia. The most important somniferous poison is opium and its derivatives. OPIUM It is commonly  ...
Sharma, 2007
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Forensic Medicine And Toxicology (oral, Practical & Mcq)
(a) Somniferous : Opium. What is Somniferous I Narcotic poison ? These are the poisons which reduce pain and induce sleep, e.g., opium and its alkaloids. (b) Inebriant : Alcohol, Barbiturate, Organo- phosphorus. What is Inebriant poison ?
R. N. Karmakar
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Kingdom of Shiva
The testes are responsible for making testosterone, the primary male sex hormone, and for generating sperm. Within the testes coiled masses of tubes called somniferous tubules. These tubes are responsible for producing sperm cells.
SIVKISHEN
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An Etymological Dictionary of the English Language
See Somniferous and Ambulation.Der. somnambulism. SOMNIFEROUS, causing sleep. (L.) 'Somniferous potions;' Burton, Anat. of Melancholy, pt.i. sect. 2. memb. 1, subsect. 5. Coined by adding suffix ous (properly= F. eux, from L. ösus) to L.
Walter W. Skeat, 2013
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Informatics and Management Science I
The shape of testis somniferous tubule in DEHP group appeared essentially normal, but the connections between spermatogenic cells and sertoli cells reduced significantly, the number of sertoli cells decreased and somniferous epithelium ...
Wenjiang Du, 2012
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MCQs in Forensic Medicine and Toxilogy(with Explanatory ...
Neurotic. Poisons: Somniferous. Poisons. 1. Poppy seeds contain the following poison: A. Morphine B. Codeine C. Thebaine D. None 2. Poppy seeds are commonly used for the following purposes except: A. Narcotic B. Culinary purpose C.
Sharma, 2006
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Textbook of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology : Principles ...
37. CHAPTER. Somniferous. Group. After going through this chapter, the reader will be able to describe: Source, extraction and characteristics of opium | Alkaloids of opium | Mechanism of action and metabolism | Acute and chronic morphine ...
Krishan Vij
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A Dictionary of English Synonymes and Synonymous Or Parallel ...
Sleep-walking. Somnambulist, n. Sleep-walker, night- walker, noctambulist. Somniferous, a. Soporific, soporifer- ous, slumberous, somnific, narcotic. Somnific , a. Somniferous. Somnolence, n. Sleepiness, drowsiness, doziness, somnolency .
Richard Soule, 1871
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Medical Essays and Observations, publ. by a Society in ...
... that the Manner of dreffing it divested-it of the somniferous and noxious Qgalities (Hyhde [a Med.p. 21 1.) but I must be of a contrary Opinion, and think it nourishing, and not somniferous or noxious ;'for even in Hippacrates's Works (De Dieta, ...
‎1752
10
Medical Lexicon: A Dictionary of Medical Science : ...
Sopor Caroticds, Carus. SOPORARLE ARTERLffi, Carotids. SOPORATIVUS, Somniferous. SOPORIFEROUS, Somniferous. SOPORIFIC, Somniferous. SO' POROUS, So'porus, (F.) Soporeux, from sopor, ' sleep.' Sleepy : causing sleep. SORA ...
Robley Dunglison, 1858

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SOMNIFEROUS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term somniferous is used in the context of the following news items.
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Six best albums for insomniacs
Cohen's career is littered with mellow songs, but his 1968 debut stands as a masterpiece, as poetic as his voice is somniferous. His lyrical tales hold the mind in ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
Opiate Painkillers: Poppy Gene May Help Scientists Produce Opiate …
All opiate painkillers are derived from the opioid analgesic alkaloids that are produced by opium poppy plants (Palaver somniferous). It was through their work ... «Science World Report, Jun 15»
3
Review: Geographer entrances at Union Transfer
Without playing a note, Deni could have lulled his audience into somniferous bliss with just his high fluttering voice and its easy flow into a natural falsetto. «Philly.com, May 15»
4
Alberto Contador sitting pretty in pink at Giro d'Italia - but Sky waiting …
... stage since 1989 in considerable discomfort. Lucky, then, that the pace is so slow that it borders on the somniferous - an apt description, all things considered. «Yahoo Eurosport UK, May 15»
5
The Originalist Q&A with playwright John Strand
A challenge in this play was striking a balance: enough legal detail to achieve authenticity while avoiding the somniferous effect of too much legalese. «SCOTUSblog, Mar 15»
6
New boy Everton Ribeiro inspires Al Ahli to 2-0 victory over Sharjah
This was somniferous viewing throughout. Much better will be required for the treble holders to become challengers again. The only clear opening of the first half ... «Sport360°, Feb 15»
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'Looking' Season 2 Gets Gay Romance Right — But Is That Enough?
After now experiencing one-and-a-half seasons of at times somniferous, at times heart-swelling immersion in these relationships, I'm starting to get why ... «Flavorwire, Jan 15»
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The Story of the Worlds Greatest Cricket Player
The first is that this book is, at its heart, a somniferous highlight reel of matches during Tendulkar's career. He experienced a rapid rise, only beginning to play ... «Daily Beast, Dec 14»
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Dopapod: Never Odd or Even
... every track contains multiple passages exploring a variety of moods and themes from the adventurous to the somniferous. One surprise departure from their ... «Relix, Dec 14»
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Counting sheep: Coffee that makes you sleep
... founding business partner Adam Cooper last year at a New York coffee show where they were courting interest in Jessop's somniferous brew for the first time. «The Star-Ledger, Jul 14»

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