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codeine

Syllabification: (co·deine)

Pronunciation: /ˈkōˌdēn/

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Definition of codeine

noun

Medicine

a sleep-inducing and analgesic drug derived from morphine.
- An alkaloid; chemical formula: C₁₈H₂₁NO₃

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek kōdeia 'poppy head' + -ine⁴

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Definition of codeine in the British & World English dictionary

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