thebaine en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /θəˈbeɪ.ɪn/ (General-American)
- /θəˈbeɪˌin/ (General-American)
- /ˈθibəˌin/ (General-American)
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Θῆβαι (Thêbai, “Thebes”)
Meanings
- (uncountable) A poisonous alkaloid, paramorphine, obtained from opium; not used in medicine.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| thebain | alternative, archaic | lexicographic | |
| thebaia | alternative, archaic | lexicographic |