Definitions

1. noun

sleep; the god of sleep in Roman mythology.

“In Roman mythology, Somnus was the god of sleep and the twin brother of Mors, the goddess of death.”

2. noun

a state of deep, often dreamless sleep.

“After a long day, she fell into a deep somnus and slept soundly throughout the night.”

3. noun

a period of sleep, especially a period of deep sleep.

“The doctor told her that she needed to get more somnus to recover from her illness.”