thebaine
A poisonous alkaloid, paramorphine, obtained from opiumA poisonous alkaloid, paramorphine, obtained from opium; not used in medicine.
US/ˈθibəˌin/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A poisonous alkaloid, paramorphine, obtained from opium; not used in medicine.
Origin
From Ancient Greek Θῆβαι (Thêbai, “Thebes”)From Ancient Greek Θῆβαι (Thêbai, “Thebes”)
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