noun
Rohypnol
roh-HIHP-nahl
noun
1
The brand name for flunitrazepam, a powerful sedative drug that has been misused to incapacitate victims for sexual assault (a so-called "date rape drug").
"Bar staff are trained to spot drinks that may have been spiked with Rohypnol."
"Possession of Rohypnol without a prescription is illegal in most countries."
How to Use Rohypnol
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA strong sedative drug best known for its criminal misuse in drink-spiking cases.
When to use it
Almost always used in a legal, medical, or crime-reporting context rather than everyday speech.
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Etymology
A trademark coined by the pharmaceutical company Roche, blending "Roche," "hypno-" (sleep), and the chemical suffix "-ol."