Meaning of LAUDANUM
| Pronunciation: | | 'lodnum
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| | Definition: | | [n] narcotic consisting of a tincture of opium or any preparation in which opium is the main ingredient |
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| | Synonyms: | | tincture of opium |
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| | See Also: | | narcotic | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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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| Dream Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Dreaming that you are taking laudanum means weak-will and that you are easily persuaded and influenced by others.
Seeing your lover taking laudanum indicates unhappiness and loss of a friend.
Dreaming that you prevent others from taking laudanum indicates that you will create a lot of joy and pleasure for others. |
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