Meaning

2 senses
  1. (uncountable)A trance-like state resulting from the use of opium or opioid drugs such as morphine or heroin.

  2. (uncountable)A drowsy, restless period of sleep caused by the withdrawal of such substances.

Origin

From yen (“opium”) + sleep.

From yen (“opium”) + sleep.

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