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chlorodyne|ˈklɔərədaɪn, ˈklɒr-|
[A factitious formation from chloroform + anodyne. (Analytically, the elements are Gr. χλωρός green + ὀδύνη pain.)]
A drug, popular as a narcotic and anodyne, composed of chloroform, morphia, tincture of Indian hemp, prussic acid, and other substances.
1863Mrs. Carlyle Lett. III. 158, I..have been thinking of realising some chlorodyne. 187.Ouida In Wint. City iii. 49 Who could no more live without a crowd about her than she could sleep without chlorodyne. 1887Daily News 11 Jan. 7/1 In the habit of taking enormous quantities of a patent medicine known as chlorodyne, which had the effect of stupefying her. |