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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   trade name of an expectorant that loosens phlegm and makes it easier to cough up wordnet

Proper Noun

1. 1
   Any of various cold and cough medicines.

   "A dose of guaifenesin, plain and simple Robitussin / To liquefy the mucous membranes."

Example

More examples

"A dose of guaifenesin, plain and simple Robitussin / To liquefy the mucous membranes."

Etymology

Trademark, from combining Robins (surname of the original maker) and tussive or similar.

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