HALCION

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

A form of benzodiazepine (trade name Halcion) frequently prescribed as a sleeping pill; usually given to people who have trouble falling asleep

Synonyms:

Halcion; triazolam

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("Halcion" is a kind of...):

benzodiazepine (any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency)

Domain usage:

trade name (a name given to a product or service)

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