HyperDic: halcion

English > 1 sense of the word Halcion:
NOUNartifactHalcion, triazolama form of benzodiazepine (trade name Halcion) frequently prescribed as a sleeping pill
Halcion > pronunciation
Soundshhae'lsiyahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > Halcion: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA form of benzodiazepine (trade name Halcion) frequently prescribed as a sleeping pill; usually given to people who have trouble falling asleep.
Synonymtriazolam
BroaderbenzodiazepineAny of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants
Usage oftrade namea name given to a product or service
Spanishtriazolam
Catalantriazolam

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