morphine

Pronunciation: /ˈmɔɹˌfin/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain

Etymology

Borrowed from French morphine or German Morphin, from Ancient Greek Μορφεύς (Morpheús, “the god and personification of dreams”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

morphia

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
analgesic, opiate
Narrower (hyponyms)
apomorphine

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