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Robitussin

/ˈɹoʊ.bəˌtʌs.ɪn/

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Philippines/ɾoˈbi.tʊ.sɪn/

Robitussin proper noun: any of various cold and cough medicines.

Proper noun

Robitussin

  1. Any of various cold and cough medicines.
    • A dose of guaifenesin, plain and simple Robitussin / To liquefy the mucous membranes.1997, “The Druggist”, Joel Mabus (music)

Origin of Robitussin

Trademark, from combining Robins (surname of the original maker) and tussive or similar.

Words formed from Robitussin

Questions about Robitussin

What does Robitussin mean?
Robitussin means any of various cold and cough medicines.
What part of speech is Robitussin?
Robitussin is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Robitussin?
Robitussin is pronounced /ˈɹoʊ.bəˌtʌs.ɪn/.

Words near Robitussin in the dictionary

  1. Robinvale
  2. robiola
  3. robiolas
  4. Robirda
  5. Robison
  6. Robitussin
  7. Robl
  8. roble
  9. Robledo
  10. Robledos
  11. Roblero

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