blue angel

/blu ˌeɪndʒəl/
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Other forms: blue angels

Definitions of blue angel
  1. noun
    the sodium salt of amobarbital that is used as a barbiturate; used as a sedative and a hypnotic
    synonyms: Amytal, amobarbital sodium, blue, blue devil
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    type of:
    amobarbital
    a barbiturate with sedative and hypnotic effects; used to relieve insomnia and as an anticonvulsant
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