Chlorodyne

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. A powerful anodyne remedy, varying somewhat in composition, but containing morphine, chloroform, prussic acid, and extract of Indian hemp, flavored with sugar and peppermint.
  • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • noun. A patent anodyne medicine, containing opium, chloroform, Indian hemp, etc.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • noun. A narcotic drug, made from chloroform, morphia and other substances.
  • Word Usage
    "From the cupboard he took a dark slender bottle labelled chlorodyne; and seating it on the table, fetched a glass and water-bottle from the bedroom."
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