caplet

(kaplit)

noun

a solid, elongated medicine tablet, coated for easy swallowing

Origin: < trademark Caplets for such tablets, prob. < cap(sule) + (tab)let

See caplet in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A smooth, coated, oval-shaped medicine tablet intended to be tamper-resistant.

Origin:

Origin: cap(sule)

Origin: + (tab)let

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