An″o‐dyne (ăn″ō̍‐dīn), a. [L. anodynus, Gr. � free from pain, stilling pain; αν̓ priv. + � pain: cf. F. anodin.] Serving to assuage pain; soothing.
The anodyne draught of oblivion.
Burke.
☞ “The word in chiefly applied to the different preparations of opium, belladonna, hyoscyamus, and lettuce.” Am. Cyc.