codéine — meaning in English
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English meaning
- codeine noun A mild opioid painkiller derived from opium, also used to suppress coughs and help people sleep.
Senses
codéine is used for these senses in English:
- codeine (pharmaceutical drug) An addictive alkaloid narcotic derived from opium and used as a hypnotic, analgesic and antitussive; often mixed with aspirin etc.