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kodeina

Pronunciation: /kɔ.dɛˈi.na/

“kodeina” is a Polish word. Its meaning in English:

noun

  1. codeine (addictive alkaloid narcotic derived from opium and used as a hypnotic, analgesic and antitussive; often mixed with aspirin)

Etymology

Internationalism; compare English codeine, French codéine, German Kodein, ultimately from Ancient Greek κώδειᾰ (kṓdeiă).

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