opium
word
/ˈoʊpiəm/
/ˈəʊpiəm/
Definition
Opium is a powerful drug made from the juice of the poppy plant, used historically for pain relief and also as an illegal drug that can be addictive.
Usage & Nuances
"Opium" is formal and mostly used in medical, historical, or drug policy contexts. Not typically used in casual conversation outside these topics. Common phrases: 'opium poppy', 'opium wars'. Not to be confused with 'opioids', which refers to a broader class of drugs.
Spanish: opioPortuguese (BR): ópioPortuguese (PT): ópioChinese (Simplified): 鸦片Chinese (Traditional): 鴉片Hindi: अफीमArabic: أفيونBengali: আফিমRussian: опиумJapanese: アヘンVietnamese: thuốc phiệnKorean: 아편Turkish: afyonUrdu: افیونIndonesian: opium
Example Sentences
Opium is made from the poppy plant.
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Doctors once used opium to relieve pain.
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Opium is illegal in most countries today.
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The opium trade changed the course of Asian history.
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People became addicted to opium very easily.
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Have you read about the famous opium wars in China?
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