MORPHINES

Noun

morphines

plural of morphine

Anagrams

• permonish, premonish

Source: Wiktionary


MORPHINE

Mor"phine, n. Etym: [From Morpheus: cf. F. morphine.] (Chem.)

Definition: A bitter white crystalline alkaloid found in opium, possessing strong narcotic properties, and much used as an anodyne; -- called also morphia, and morphina.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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