Co-dē′ine, n.
n. [Fr. codéine, from Gr. κώδη, κώδεια, poppy-head, L. Lat. codia, poppy.] (Chem.) An alkaloid obtained from opium, and one of its active medicinal principles. Gregory.
n. [Fr. codéine, from Gr. κώδη, κώδεια, poppy-head, L. Lat. codia, poppy.] (Chem.) An alkaloid obtained from opium, and one of its active medicinal principles. Gregory.