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noun
A hypnotic sedative formerly used as an alternative to barbiturates to treat insomnia.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
sedative (trade name Doriden) used to treat some sleep disorders
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Doriden
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: sedative, sedative drug, depressant, downer
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