alypin

noun

al·​y·​pin

ˈaləpə̇n

variants or less commonly alypine

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-ˌpēn

plural -s

pharmacy

: amydricaine or its hydrochloride

Word History

Etymology

from Alypin, a trademark

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

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