Meaning & Definition of word "Opium"

Opium

/ˈoʊ.pi.əm/

1. A narcotic drug obtained from the dried latex of the poppy plant, used for its sedative and pain-relieving properties.
- Example: The doctor prescribed opium for the patient's severe chronic pain.
2. An addictive narcotic; often used to refer to any substance or situation that causes dependency or numbness.
- Example: Many people view social media as a form of opium for the masses, distracting from real-life issues.
3. The raw material used in the production of various narcotic drugs.
- Example: Countries that produce opium face significant challenges from international drug enforcement agencies.
4. A historical reference to the influence of opium on cultures and societies, particularly in the context of colonialism.
- Example: The Opium Wars are a significant part of Chinese history, reflecting the impact of opium trade on the nation.

●From Latin 'opium', from Greek 'opion', diminutive of 'opos', meaning juice.

opium war:

A conflict between China and Britain primarily over the British trade of opium in China.

opium tray:

A term referring to a tray used for preparing opium for smoking.

morphine:

A powerful opiate used for pain relief, derived from opium.

heroin:

A highly addictive synthetic derivative of morphine, also derived from opium.

poppy:

The flower from which opium is harvested.

Meaning: Soporific

● Example Sentence: He described the effect of the drug as soporific, akin to opium.

Meaning: Dreamer's dust

● Example Sentence: Some call it dreamer's dust because it transports you to another realm.