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  1. 1. n. One of the opium alkaloids; a white crystalline substance, C18H21NO3, similar to and regarded as a derivative of morphine, but much feebler in its action; -- called also codeia. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. derivative of opium; used as an antitussive (to relieve coughing) and an analgesic (to relieve pain) Source: wordnet
  3. 3. One of the opium alkaloids; a white crystalline substance, C18H21NO3, similar to and regarded as a derivative of morphine, but much feebler in its action; -- called also codeia. Source: webster
  4. 4. One of the opium alkaloids; a white crystalline substance,C18H21NO3, similar to and regarded as a derivative of morphine, butmuch feebler in its action; -- called also codeia. Source: adambom
  5. 5. n:100 n. derivative of opium; used as an antitussive (to relieve coughing) and an analgesic (to relieve pain) Source: ecdict

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