Veronal
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A barbiturate, used formerly to induce sleep. uncountable
"He was by now so worn out that he could not resist my firmness. I gave him a sufficient dose of veronal to insure his unconsciousness for several hours. I thought that was the best service I could render him."
- 2 a barbiturate used as a hypnotic wordnet
Example
More examples"He was by now so worn out that he could not resist my firmness. I gave him a sufficient dose of veronal to insure his unconsciousness for several hours. I thought that was the best service I could render him."
Etymology
Former trade name, after the Italian city Verona.