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Lactucarium


Lacˊtu-ca′ri-um

,
Noun.
[NL., fr. L.
lactuca
lettuce.]
The inspissated juice of the common lettuce, sometimes used as a substitute for opium.

Definition 2024


lactucarium

lactucarium

English

Noun

lactucarium (uncountable)

  1. The thickened juice of certain varieties of lettuce, used as a drug.

Synonyms


French

Etymology

Modern Latin, from Latin lactūca (lettuce).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /laktykaʁjɔm/

Noun

lactucarium m (uncountable)

  1. lactucarium, lettuce opium