hypnagogue

• Существительное, обозначающее вещество или средство, вызывающее сонливость или сон.

A noun referring to an agent or substance that induces drowsiness or sleep.

1. Sleep-inducing agentC2formalmedical

   A substance or agent that induces drowsiness or sleep.

   Снотворное средство

   • The doctor prescribed a mild hypnagogue for the patient's insomnia.
   • Certain herbs are known to act as natural hypnagogues.
   • The hypnagogue took effect within minutes, making him feel drowsy.

   Synonymshypnoticsedativesoporific