Anodyne Definition & Meaning

anodyne
adjective
  1. capable of relieving pain; "the anodyne properties of certain drugs"; "an analgesic effect"
noun
  1. a medicine used to relieve pain

"Anodyne" in song lyrics

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  • "republic of anodyne"
    AOL — AOL

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