alypin

noun

al·​y·​pin
ˈaləpə̇n
variants or less commonly alypine
",
-ˌpēn
plural -s
pharmacy
: amydricaine or its hydrochloride

Word History

Etymology

from Alypin, a trademark

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of alypin was in 1905

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“Alypin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alypin. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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