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laudanum

/ˈlɔː.də.nəm/

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noun

/ˈlɔː.də.nəm/C2formalobsolete
  • ruИсторический наркотический препарат, представляющий собой спиртовой раствор опия, ранее использовавшийся как болеутоляющее и успокоительное средство.

A historical narcotic preparation consisting of an alcohol solution of opium, once used as a painkiller and sedative.

uncountable

  1. Opium tinctureC2formalmedical

    A narcotic preparation consisting of an alcohol solution of opium, historically used as a painkiller and sedative.

    ruНастойка опия

    • In the 19th century, laudanum was widely used for various ailments.
    • The doctor prescribed laudanum to relieve her severe pain.
    • Many writers of the Victorian era were known to use laudanum.

    Synonymstincture of opium

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