MILTOWN

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

A sedative and tranquilizer (trade name Miltown and Equanil and Meprin) used to treat muscle tension and anxiety

Synonyms:

Equanil; Meprin; meprobamate; Miltown

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

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

antianxiety drug; anxiolytic; anxiolytic drug; minor tranquilizer; minor tranquilliser; minor tranquillizer (a tranquilizer used to relieve anxiety and reduce tension and irritability)

Domain usage:

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

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