laudanum

Speech parts

1. laudanum - Noun

2. laudanum - Verb

Meaning

Tincture of opium, used for various medical purposes.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

poppy blue angel AZT merchandise morphine narcotic anesthetic junk sedative codeine opiate morphia anodyne antispasmodic heroin
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Antonyms

painful stimulating tonic bracing refreshing stimulant
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Hypernyms

opiate

Phrases with the word

Sydenham's laudanum

Examples

By the 18th century, the medicinal properties of opium and laudanum were well known. Source: Internet

Indeed, Paracelsus' laudanum was strikingly different from the standard laudanum of the 17th century and beyond. Source: Internet

Branwell was also a suspected " opium eater"; a laudanum addict. Source: Internet

New York: D. Van Nostrand Company, Inc., 1926, page 2. Hazards 100 ml Laudanum flask Potency of laudanum Opium tincture is one of the most potent oral formulations of morphine available by prescription. Source: Internet

He called this preparation laudanum, derived from the Latin verb laudare, to praise. citation Initially, the term "laudanum" referred to any combination of opium and alcohol. Source: Internet

Keats was angry with both Severn and Clark when they would not give him laudanum (opium). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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