aspirin

Meaning

Noun

an analgesic drug, acetylsalicylic acid
a tablet containing this substance

Origin

From the German trademark Aspirin, from acetylierte Spirsäure. The trade name Aspirin is a registered trademark in some countries, but has entered the English language in generic usage.

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