Hypnal

Translation of "hypnal" into Russian

Noun

hypnal

hypnals pl

гипнал

The doctor prescribed hypnal to help the patient sleep.

Доктор прописал гипнал, чтобы помочь пациенту заснуть.

Noun

A type of sedative or hypnotic drug used to induce sleep.

The doctor prescribed a hypnal to help the patient with insomnia.

A proprietary name for a hypnotic preparation consisting chiefly of chloral hydrate and sulphonal, formerly used to induce sleep.

In the early 20th century, hypnal was a common remedy for chronic insomnia.

Adjective

Relating to or inducing sleep; soporific.

The steady patter of rain had a gentle, hypnal effect on the weary travelers.