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anodyne noun

  /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/
  • (pharmaceutical drug) Any medicine or other agent that relieves pain.
 analgésique
  • (figuratively) A source of relaxation or comfort.
 calmant

anodyne adjective

  /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/
  • (figuratively) Soothing or relaxing. [from 18th c.]
 apaisant
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