Definition of laudanum

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lau·da·num

(lôd

m) KEY

NOUN:

A tincture of opium, formerly used as a drug.

ETYMOLOGY:
New Latin, perhaps alteration of Medieval Latin labdanum, labdanum ; see labdanum

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