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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A carbamate derivative used as an anxiolytic drug. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a sedative and tranquilizer (trade name Miltown and Equanil and Meprin) used to treat muscle tension and anxiety wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

equanilmeprinmiltown

Etymology

From me(thyl) + pro(pyl) + -bamate (“tranquilizer”).

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