Oneirogen
/ˈoʊ.naɪəroʊˌdʒɛn/noun
A substance or agent capable of inducing or intensifying dreams.
Did you know?The Greek root behind oneirogen appears in ancient oneiromancy, the practice of interpreting dreams as omens or messages from the gods.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ὄνειρος (oneiros)
“Dream, especially a dream regarded as a message or omen”
Ancient Greek
Greek
ὀνειρο- (oneiro-)
“Combining form meaning dream-related or pertaining to dreams”
19th Century
English
oneiric
“Relating to dreams; formed from the Greek dream-root”
19th–20th Century
English
oneirology
“The study of dreams”
20th Century
English
oneirogen
“A dream-producing substance or agent”
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