somniferous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite sleep inducing
    hypnagogic; hypnogogic; soporiferous; soporific; somnific.

WordNet

Som*nif"er*ous adjective
Etymology
L. somnifer; somnus sleep + ferre to bring.
Definitions
  1. Causing or inducing sleep; soporific; dormitive; as, a somniferous potion. Walton.

Webster 1913