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sonífero

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Etymology

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    Learned borrowing from Latin somniferō. By surface analysis, sono +‎ -ífero.

    Pronunciation

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    Adjective

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    sonífero (feminine sonífera, masculine plural soníferos, feminine plural soníferas)

    1. somniferous; soporific (tending to induce sleep)
      Synonyms: soporífero, soporífico
      • 1984, Titãs (lyrics and music), “Sonífera Ilha” (0:48 from the start), in Titãs, São Paulo: WEA:
        Sonífera ilha / Descansa meus olhos / Sossega minha boca / Me enche de luz
        Somniferous island, rest my eyes, settle my mouth, fill me with light.

    Noun

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    sonífero m (plural soníferos)

    1. soporific (sleep-inducing agent)
      Synonyms: soporífero, soporífico

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