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laudanum

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As a noun, laudanum means a tincture of opium, once widely used for various medical purposes and as a recreational drug. As a verb, it means add laudanum to (a drink or the like).

Meanings of laudanum

4 meanings

noun

  1. A tincture of opium, once widely used for various medical purposes and as a recreational drug.

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

    Similar: tincture of opium

verb

  1. To add laudanum to (a drink or the like).

Older and rare meanings (1)

  1. rareTo cause (a person) to be high on laudanum.

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Synonyms by meaning

noun: narcotic consisting of an alcohol solution of opium or an…
tincture of opium

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