Pronunciations (4)
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/ˈkəʊ.diːn/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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/ˈkoʊˌdiːn/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
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ˈkəʊ.diːn
Pronunciation notes
- GB
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ˈkoʊˌdiːn
Pronunciation notes
- US
Noun
An addictive alkaloid narcotic derived from opium and used as a hypnotic, analgesic and antitussive; often mixed with aspirin etc.
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- Uncountable
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Noun
derivative of opium; used as an antitussive (to relieve coughing) and an analgesic (to relieve pain)
- Broader terms