opio

Definitions of opio
  1. noun
    an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy
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    type of:
    estupefaciente, narcótico
    a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction
  2. noun
    southwestern Asian herb with greyish leaves and white or reddish flowers; source of opium
    synonyms: adormidera
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    type of:
    adormidera, amapola, dormidera
    annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers
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