[f. L. atōdyn-us (see prec.) + -OUS.] = ANODYNE a.
1657. Tomlinson, Renou’s Disp., 130. Anodynous medicaments.
1662. J. Chandler, Van Helmont’s Oriat., 331. It is an anodynous or sleepifying, and mad poyson.
1676. Coles, Anodynous, belonging to anodynes. [In mod. Dicts.]
