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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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