Hypnic

//ˈhɪpnɪk// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any sleep-inducing drug.
Adjective
  1. 1
    That induces sleep.

Synonyms

All synonyms
drowsysleep inducersleepyslumberoussnoozysomnolent

Etymology

From hypno- + -ic.

Related phrases

hypnic headachehypnic jerk

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