Viagra
/vaɪˈæɡɹə/ name, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 Alternative letter-case form of Viagra. alt-of, uncountable, usually
- 2 virility drug (trade name Viagra) used to treat erectile dysfunction in men wordnet
Proper Noun
- 1 A brand name of the drug sildenafil citrate, used to treat erectile dysfunction.
"Just like any other drug that elevates any aspect or level of performance, Viagra has a pretty harsh comedown, so to speak."
Synonyms
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More examples"I wouldn't have thought I would someday look up "Viagra" in Wikipedia."
Etymology
Marketing name, perhaps from Sanskrit व्याघ्र (vyāghrá, “tiger”), or perhaps based on words such as vigour, virility, victory and Niagara.