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bromo

noun
bro·​mo | \ˈbrō-(ˌ)mō \
plural bromos

Definition of bromo 

: a dose of a proprietary effervescent headache remedy and antacid

First Known Use of bromo

1923, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for bromo

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bromo

noun
bro·​mo | \ˈbrō-(ˌ)mō \
plural bromos

Medical Definition of bromo 

: a dose of a proprietary effervescent mixture used as a headache remedy, sedative, and antacid also : such a proprietary product

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