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- US Pronunciation
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- [koh-deen]
- /ˈkoʊ din/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [koh-deen]
- /ˈkoʊ din/
Definitions of codeia word
- abbreviation CODEIA codeine 3
- noun codeia a white, crystalline, slightly bitter alkaloid, C 18 H 21 NO 3 , obtained from opium, used in medicine chiefly as an analgesic or sedative and to inhibit coughing. 1
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Origin of codeia
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < Greek kṓde(ia) head, poppy-head + -ine2
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Parts of speech for Codeia
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codeia popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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