Miltown

Other forms: Miltowns

Definitions of Miltown
  1. noun
    a sedative and tranquilizer (trade name Miltown and Equanil and Meprin) used to treat muscle tension and anxiety
    synonyms: Equanil, Meprin, meprobamate
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    type of:
    antianxiety drug, anxiolytic, anxiolytic drug, minor tranquilizer, minor tranquilliser, minor tranquillizer
    a tranquilizer used to relieve anxiety and reduce tension and irritability
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