opium
noun/ˈoʊpiəm/
Frequency rank: #8,040 most common English word
Meaning
a powerful narcotic drug made from the dried juice of the opium poppy, used as a painkiller and known for its addictive properties.
Example sentence
The doctor warned that opium was highly addictive and should never be used without medical supervision.
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