noun
a sedative and tranquilizer (trade name Miltown and Equanil and Meprin) used to treat muscle tension and anxiety
• Syn: ↑meprobamate, ↑Miltown, ↑Equanil
• Usage Domain: ↑trade name, ↑trade name (for: ↑Equanil), ↑trade name (for: ↑Miltown)
• Hypernyms: ↑minor tranquilizer, ↑minor tranquillizer, ↑minor tranquilliser, ↑antianxiety drug, ↑anxiolytic, ↑anxiolytic drug
Useful english dictionary. 2012.