somni-

1. a combining form meaning “sleep”, used in the formation of compound words:

   somnifacient.

somni-

combining_form

1. sleep

   somniferous

Word History and Origins

Origin of somni-¹

From Latin, combining form of somnus “sleep”

Word History and Origins

Origin of somni-¹

from Latin somnus

Example Sentences

At the same moment the effect of the somni-chloride began to wear off and the baronet felt a throbbing in his hand.

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