noun🔗ShareCodéineAn addictive alkaloid narcotic derived from opium and used as a hypnotic, analgesic and cough suppressant; often mixed with aspirin etc."The doctor prescribed codeine for my severe cough, but warned me about its potential to be addictive. "Le médecin m'a prescrit de la codéine pour ma toux sévère, mais m'a mis en garde contre son potentiel addictif.medicinesubstancechemistryphysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading