"Vicodin" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Forms: Vicodins [plural]
Etymology: Brand name. From Vi (of unknown origin) + cod- (in codeine) + -in. One theory is that Vi is from the Roman numeral VI, as the component hydrocodone is approximately 6 times as potent as codeine. Etymology templates: {{m|en|codeine}} codeine, {{suffix|en||in}} + -in Head templates: {{en-proper noun|~}} Vicodin (countable and uncountable, plural Vicodins)
  1. (pharmacology) A brand name for an analgesic combination drug containing hydrocodone and paracetamol, often used for recreational purposes. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Pharmaceutical drugs Derived forms: Vicodined Coordinate_terms: OxyContin

Inflected forms

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