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Noun: somnolence  sóm-nu-lun(t)s
  1. A very sleepy state
    "somnolence causes many driving accidents"
    - sleepiness, drowsiness, dopiness

Derived forms: somnolences

See also: somnolent

Type of: temporary state

Encyclopedia: Somnolence