veronal (noun)

1. The painting depicted a woman peacefully sleeping, which symbolized the effects of veronal as a hypnotic.

2. During World War I, veronal was given to soldiers suffering from sleep disorders caused by the stress and trauma of combat.

3. The luxurious bedroom was elegantly designed with calming colors to promote a restful sleep, as inspired by the use of veronal as a hypnotic.

4. In Greek mythology, Hypnos, the god of sleep, is often depicted holding a vial of veronal to induce a deep slumber among the gods and mortals alike.