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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

yen sleep en · NOUN

Pronunciation

Etymology

From yen (“opium”) + sleep.

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) A trance-like state resulting from the use of opium or opioid drugs such as morphine or heroin.
  2. (uncountable) A drowsy, restless period of sleep caused by the withdrawal of such substances.