a. [ L. anodynus, Gr. &unr_; free from pain, stilling pain;
The anodyne draught of oblivion. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ “The word [ in a medical sense ] in chiefly applied to the different preparations of opium, belladonna, hyoscyamus, and lettuce.” Am. Cyc. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. anodynon. See Anodyne, a. ] Any medicine which allays pain, as an opiate or narcotic; anything that soothes disturbed feelings. [ 1913 Webster ]