English Explanatory Dictionary

Vicodin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A brand name for an analgesic combination drug containing hydrocodone and paracetamol, often used for recreational purposes.

Pronunciation

/ˈvaɪkədɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Vicodin.wav

Word forms

Vicodin Vicodins

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.

Derived words

Vicodined
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