a. rare. [ad. L. somniculōs-us, f. somnus sleep. Cf. obs. F. somniculeux.] a. Drowsy, sleepy. b. Inducing sleep.
1656. Blount, Glossogr., Somniculous, negligent, sleepy, drowzy, sluggish; also that makes drowzy or sleepy.
1819. L. Hunt, Indicator, No. 11 (1822), I. 84. Leaving the somniculous squire propped up in the saddle. Ibid. (1820), No. 54 (1822), II. 11. The plain is also full of all sorts of somniculous plants.
1873. The Times-Democrat (New Orleans), 29 March, 9/2. Be careful how you go to sleep at an auction…. The auctioneer had received his somniculous nods for bids.
1910. Evening Statesman (Walla Walla WA), 24 Feb., 1/6, heading, Somniculous Taft Ties up Traffic.
