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What words have the root word somnus?

The root word "somnus" is Latin for "sleep." Here are some words derived from it:

Directly related to sleep:

* Somnolence: Drowsiness, sleepiness

* Somnolent: Sleepy, drowsy

* Insomnia: Difficulty sleeping

* Hypnos: Greek god of sleep (related to Somnus)

* Somnambulism: Sleepwalking

Figurative uses related to sleep:

* Somniferous: Causing sleep, sleep-inducing

* Somnifacient: A sleep-inducing medicine or drug

* Somnolent: Dull, sluggish (figuratively "sleepy")

Other less common words:

* Somniloquy: Talking in one's sleep

* Somnium: A dream

* Somnifuge: Something that prevents sleep

It's worth noting that many of these words are relatively uncommon in everyday language, but are often used in medical or scientific contexts.

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