somniferousness

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English

Etymology

From somniferous +‎ -ness.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sɒmˈnɪ.fəɹ.əs.nəs/

Noun

somniferousness (uncountable)

  1. The property of being somniferous.
    Synonym: somniferosity
    • 1882 October 4, Messenger and Examiner, volume 3, page 1:
      that destroyed somniferousness
    • 1871 January 5, “The Cost of a Wake in Philadelphia”, in Monmouth Democrate, volume 38, page 1:
      a dozy state of somniferousness
    • 1908 January 26, “Wilder's Monologue”, in The Honolulu Adviser, volume 6, number 265, page 8:
      producing almost every effect but somniferousness.
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