methaqualone
meth·aqua·lone
noun \me-ˈtha-kwə-ˌlōn\Definition of METHAQUALONE
: a sedative and hypnotic nonbarbiturate drug C16H14N2O that is habit-forming — compare quaalude
Origin of METHAQUALONE
meth- + -a- (of unknown origin) + quinoline + azole + -one
First Known Use: 1961
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