narcotico

Definitions of narcotico
  1. noun
    a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction
    synonyms: droga, sostanza stupefacente, stupefacente
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    oppio
    an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy
    cocaina
    a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become powerfully addictive
    ascisc, hascisc, hashish
    purified resinous extract of the hemp plant; used as a hallucinogen
    eroina
    a narcotic that is considered a hard drug; a highly addictive morphine derivative; intravenous injection provides the fastest and most intense rush
    laudano
    narcotic consisting of an alcohol solution of opium or any preparation in which opium is the main ingredient
    morfina
    an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain
    type of:
    droga, sostanza stupefacente, stupefacente
    a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
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