laudanum

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Noun laudanum has 1 sense

laudanum, tincture of opium - narcotic consisting of a tincture of opium or any preparation in which opium is the main ingredient
--₁ is a kind of opiate

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Laudanum

Definition:

Laudanum is a narcotic substance derived from opium, containing a mixture of opium and alcohol. It is used as a sedative and painkiller.

Sample sentences:

She used laudanum to alleviate the excruciating pain in her joints.
The doctor prescribed a small dose of laudanum to help him sleep.
During the 19th century, laudanum was widely used as a medicine for various ailments.

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