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Heroin — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • heroin noun A highly addictive illegal drug made from morphine, known for producing an intense rush of euphoria.

Senses

Heroin is used for these senses in English:

  • heroin A powerful and addictive drug derived from opium producing intense euphoria, classed as an illegal narcotic in most of the world. [from late 19th century]