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opium


Definition: Meaning of, opium in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈəʊpɪəm /

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  1. a powerful illegal drug made from POPPY seeds. Drugs made from opium are used to reduce severe pain [↪  heroin]
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opium used in phrases

  • camphorated tincture of opium (noun)
    1. medicine used to treat diarrhoea
  • opium addict (noun)
    1. someone addicted to opium
  • opium den (noun)
    1. a building where opium is sold and used
  • opium poppy (noun)
    1. southwestern Asian herb with greyish leaves and white or reddish flowers; source of opium
  • opium taker (noun)
    1. someone addicted to opium
  • tincture of opium (noun)
    1. narcotic consisting of an alcohol solution of opium or any preparation in which opium is the main ingredient
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