opium
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/ˈəʊpiəm/
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/ˈəʊpiəm/
noun
R
A drug made from poppy plant juice, used in medicine for pain relief and sleep. It can be addictive and is sometimes used illegally for pleasure.
The opium trade was a major part of the economy in the 19th century.
translation
A drug made from poppy plant juice, used in medicine for pain relief and sleep. It can be addictive and is sometimes used illegally for pleasure.
Word Forms
Plural
opiums