Associations to the word «Laudanum»

Wiktionary

LAUDANUM, noun. A tincture of opium, once widely used for various medical purposes and as a recreational drug.
LAUDANUM, verb. (transitive) To add laudanum to (a drink or the like).
LAUDANUM, verb. (rare) To cause (a person) to be high on laudanum.

Dictionary definition

LAUDANUM, noun. Narcotic consisting of an alcohol solution of opium or any preparation in which opium is the main ingredient.

Wise words

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