Etymograph

English

alfadolone

From alpha-[Term?] + -olone (“steroid or steroid-like drug”).

Formed from alpha- + -olone ‘steroid or steroid-like drug’

Classical Latin alphabētum ‘alphabet’

Middle English alphabete

English alphabet

English alpha-

Today it means

noun A neuroactive steroid with hypnotic effects.

Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.

Etymograph / alfadolone