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Examples of morphine in a Sentence
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Word History
French, from Morpheus
1817, in the meaning defined above
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“Morphine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/morphine. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
morphine
nounderived from Morpheus "Greek god of dreams"
Medical Definition
morphine
nounMore from Merriam-Webster on morphine
Nglish: Translation of morphine for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of morphine for Arabic Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about morphine
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