codeine

/ˈkoʊdin/
/ˈkʌʊdin/
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Other forms: codeines

Definitions of codeine
  1. noun
    derivative of opium; used as an antitussive (to relieve coughing) and an analgesic (to relieve pain)
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    type of:
    analgesic, anodyne, pain pill, painkiller
    a medicine used to relieve pain
    antitussive
    any medicine used to suppress or relieve coughing
    opiate
    a narcotic drug that contains opium or an opium derivative
Pronunciation
US
/ˈkoʊdin/
UK
/ˈkʌʊdin/
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