n. a narcotic alkaloid; CHNO HO; derived from opium and resembling morphine; but less habit-forming; used in cough medicines and to relieve pain also -
The doctor gave him codeine medicine to help his cough.
The doctor gave him codeine medicine to help his cough.
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You get that muzzy feeling after taking codeine products.
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2 syllables
co-deine
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