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May 20, 2012

relaxing adj.: calmative

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Mimieux practices neither [Buddhism nor Hinduism], but she says they made their mark on her mind as well as her exercise routine, which combines calmative, deep-breathing techniques with stretching and balancing routines. (Leah Rozen, Picks & Pans: Screen, People, 12/11/1995, p. 25.)

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