DIACODIUM


Meaning of DIACODIUM in English

ˌdīəˈkōdēəm noun

( -s )

Etymology: New Latin, from Latin diacodion, from Greek dia kōdeiōn out of poppyheads, from dia through, out of + kōdeiōn, gen. plural of kōdeia poppyhead — more at dia- , codeine

: a syrup of poppies formerly used as a narcotic

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