WORD MEANING
Opium meaning
OH-pee-um · noun
A highly addictive narcotic drug obtained from the dried latex of the opium poppy, used medically for pain relief and recreationally for its euphoric effects.
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A historical trade commodity derived from the opium poppy.
A term sometimes used metaphorically to describe something that soothes or dulls the senses, like 'opium for the masses'.
The term 'opium' primarily refers to the drug but can also appear in historical, metaphorical, or cultural contexts.
Examples
The ancient trade routes were often used to transport opium.
The doctor warned about the addictive properties of opium.