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opium

/ˈəʊ.pi.əm/

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noun

/ˈəʊ.pi.əm/C1formal
  • ruНаркотическое вещество, вызывающее зависимость, получаемое из семенных коробочек опийного мака, исторически использовавшееся для облегчения боли и в рекреационных целях.

uncountable

  1. Narcotic substanceC1formalmedical

    An addictive narcotic drug extracted from the seed capsules of the opium poppy, used historically for pain relief and recreation.

    ruНаркотическое вещество

    • Opium was widely used in the 19th century as a painkiller.
    • The trade of opium led to significant historical conflicts.
    • Doctors once prescribed opium for various ailments.
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  • opiums' possessive plural form
  • opium's possessive singular form