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ataractic
CIDE DICTIONARY
ataractic, adj.
tending to soothe or calm or tranquilize [WordNet 1.5]
ataractic, n.
drug that reduces nervous tension and gives peace of mind. [WordNet 1.5]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
ataractic, adj. & n. (also ataraxic)
--adj. calming or tranquillizing.
--n. a tranquillizing drug.
--adj. calming or tranquillizing.
--n. a tranquillizing drug.
Etymology
Gk ataraktos calm: cf. ATARAXY
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