'nervine' definitions:

Definition of 'nervine'

From: GCIDE
  • nervine \nerv"ine\ (n[~e]rv"[i^]n; 277) a. [L. nervinus made of sinews: cf.F. nervin. See Nerve.] (Med.) Having the quality of acting upon or affecting the nerves; quieting nervous excitement. -- n. A nervine agent. [1913 Webster]