kōˈkān, kəˈ-, ˈkōˌk- sometimes ˈkōkəˌēn or -k(ə)in noun
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Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary coca + -ine; originally formed as German kokain
1. : a bitter crystalline alkaloid C 17 H 21 NO 4 obtained from coca leaves and synthesized from ecgonine that has first a stimulating then a narcotic effect if taken internally, in large doses produces intoxication like that from hemp, and acts as a local anesthetic and mydriatic; methyl-benzoyl-ecgonine
2. : any of several alkaloids found in coca that are derived from ecgonine