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Noun: morphia  mor-fee-u
Usage: archaic
  1. An alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain
    "The doctor administered morphia to ease the patient's severe pain";
    - morphine

Derived forms: morphias

Type of: analgesic, anodyne, opiate, pain pill, painkiller

Encyclopedia: Morphia