Halcion (original) (raw)
I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A form of benzodiazepine (trade name Halcion) frequently prescribed as a sleeping pill; usually given to people who have trouble falling asleep
Synonyms:
Halcion; triazolam
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("Halcion" is a kind of...):
benzodiazepine (any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency)
Domain usage:
trade name (a name given to a product or service)