codeine
noun
- opiate used to treat pain
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈkəʊ.diːn/ / /ˈkoʊˌdiːn/
noun
Etymology: From French codéine, from Ancient Greek κώδεια (kṓdeia, “capsule of the poppy, poppy head”) + -ine.
- An addictive alkaloid narcotic derived from opium and used as a hypnotic, analgesic and antitussive; often mixed with aspirin etc.