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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

opium

/ˈoʊpiəm/ noun · British & US
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What does opium mean?

noun

A natural substance extracted from the seed pod of the opium poppy, containing a number of alkaloids, especially morphine, used as a narcotic analgesic.

Example

"The doctor prescribed opium to alleviate the patient's chronic pain."

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