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Viagra, which was suggested by Interbrand Wood (the consultancy firm hired by Pfizer), is itself a multisourced neologism, based on Sanskrit vyāghráh "tiger" but enhanced by the words vigour (i.e. strength) and Niagara (i.e. free/forceful flow).

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Is this really true??

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orangutan
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A priest mentioned that before in his sermon. No kidding....

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dianahaddad
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I think a lot of North Americans hear that name and think of Niagara, actually. I don't think it's an accident.

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anolazima
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"Niagara" has a certain sexual connotation in another way, since the Niagara Falls area was a place for honeymoons, way back in the 20th century.

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The "Online Etymology Dictionary" says this ... as it does of many words (ie... absolutely nothing)....(for those of you who attempt to use this sluggish vehicle).

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nutraxfornerves
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Niagara Falls
Slowly I turned...step by step...inch by inch...

Sorry, couldn't resist.

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"Help him out? I don’t know anything about him! What’s his name? Where is he from?"

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By the way, has this topic come up before (about the origin of the name of Viagra)?

I'm not here sufficiently enough to be up to scratch...

If not, what actually IS the accepted origin of this word... (Viagra).

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soylentyellow
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A popular Syrian manufacturer for the ater tank that holds the water used for flush toilets is "Niagara".

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