GLUTETHIMIDE

glutethimide, Doriden

(noun) sedative (trade name Doriden) used to treat some sleep disorders

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

glutethimide (countable and uncountable, plural glutethimides)

A hypnotic sedative formerly used as an alternative to barbiturates to treat insomnia.

Source: Wiktionary



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Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.

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