Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun halcion

1 sense of halcion

Sense 1
triazolam, Halcion -- (a form of benzodiazepine (trade name Halcion) frequently prescribed as a sleeping pill; usually given to people who have trouble falling asleep)
       => benzodiazepine -- (any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency)