calmative


calm·ative

noun or adj
\ˈkä-mə-tiv, ˈkäl-, also ˈk(l)-, ˈka-\

Definition of CALMATIVE

Origin of CALMATIVE

2calm + -ative (as in sedative)
First Known Use: 1870

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