opium

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Definitions

n.

An addictive narcotic drug made from the opium poppy, containing morphine and other alkaloids.

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🧩 Root Breakdown

opiumother
=opium

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The smuggler was caught transporting illegal opium across borders.

  • 2.

    Opium addiction plagued many communities during that era.

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