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Definition of codeine

codeine

/ˈkoʊ.diːn/
co · deine
Plural:codeines
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codeine Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A narcotic alkaloid derived from opium or synthesized from morphine, used medically as an analgesic to relieve mild to moderate pain and as a cough suppressant.

Example

"The physician prescribed a mild syrup containing codeine to help calm the patient's persistent nighttime cough."

• Rhymes for codeine

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-19th century from French codéine, coined by chemist Pierre-Jean Robiquet from Ancient Greek kodeia ('poppy head') and the chemical suffix -ine.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Codeine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/codeine
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