Full Definition of METAPHOR. 1. : a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money); broadly: figurative language â compare simile.2. : an object, activity, or idea treated as a metaphor: symbol 2.. : a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money); broadly: figurative language â compare simile. 2. : an object, activity, or idea treated as a metaphor: symbol 2.
With Montmorency tart cherries, however, they may have a natural remedy to promote sleep that also tastes good. Tart cherries are one of the few natural sources of melatonin, which is responsible for the regulation of the bodyâs internal clock and sleep-wake cycle. Researchers believe itâs the combination of melatonin and the anthocyanins in Montmorency tart cherries that might help you sleep better at night.
The alcohol in wine can certainly have a sedative effect, but there might be something more going on, especially if you're drinking Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon or Chianti. Researchers from Italy found that the skins of the grapes used to make these wines were high in melatonin, the hormone that regulates sleep.