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Viagra
veye-AG-ruh
Viagra (name) means a brand name for the drug sildenafil citrate, prescribed to treat erectile dysfunction. Example: “He was prescribed Viagra by his doctor after a routine check-up.”
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A brand name for the drug sildenafil citrate, prescribed to treat erectile dysfunction.
"Just like any other drug that elevates any aspect or level of performance, Viagra has a pretty harsh comedown, so to speak."
— Jayson Gallaway, Diary of a Viagra Fiend (2004)
"He was prescribed Viagra by his doctor after a routine check-up."
How to use Viagra
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA well-known brand-name medication used to treat erectile dysfunction.
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Etymology
A marketing name of uncertain origin, possibly echoing words like "vigour," "virility," and "Niagara."
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sildenafil
Rhymes for Viagra
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What does “Viagra” mean?
The word “Viagra” means a brand name for the drug sildenafil citrate, prescribed to treat erectile dysfunction. In plain terms, a well-known brand-name medication used to treat erectile dysfunction.
How do you pronounce “Viagra”?
“Viagra” is pronounced veye-AG-ruh (/vaɪˈæɡɹə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Viagra” in a sentence?
Here is “Viagra” used in a sentence: “He was prescribed Viagra by his doctor after a routine check-up.”
What part of speech is “Viagra”?
“Viagra” is a name.
Is “Viagra” a common word?
“Viagra” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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