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Laudanum

Laudanum Meaning & Definition
Laudanum Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Laudanum?

[n] narcotic consisting of a tincture of opium or any preparation in which opium is the main ingredient

Synonyms | Synonyms for Laudanum: tincture of opium

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See Also | narcotic

Laudanum In Webster's Dictionary

\Lau"da*num\, n. [Orig. the same wort as ladanum, ladbdanum: cf. F. laudanum, It. laudano, ladano. See {Ladanum}.] Tincture of opium, used for various medical purposes. Note: A fluid ounce of American laudanum should contain the soluble matter of one tenth of an ounce avoirdupois of powdered opium with equal parts of alcohol and water. English laudanum should have ten grains less of opium in the fluid ounce. --U. S. Disp. {Dutchman's laudanum} (Bot.) See under {Dutchman}.

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