meprobamate

noun /mə'proʊbə,meɪt/

Definition
a sedative and tranquilizer (trade name Miltown and Equanil and Meprin) used to treat muscle tension and anxiety
Example
'meprobamate' can be found in many classic books.
Etymology
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Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
5
Consonants
6
Length
11

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11
Syllables
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