n. [ LL. valeriana, perhaps from some person named
Greek valerian (Bot.),
a. (Bot.) Of, pertaining to, or resembling, plants of a natural order (
n. (Chem.) A valerate. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Chem.) Pertaining to, or obtained from, valerian root; specifically, designating an acid which is usually called valeric acid. [ 1913 Webster ]