Heroin
Pronunciation
- Homophones: heroine
Origin
Since the 1890s from a German trademark, from Ancient Greek á¼¥Ïως (hÄ“rÅs, "hero") (due to the feelings of power and exaltation while under the influence of the drug).
Full definition of heroin
Noun
heroin
(uncountable)- A powerful and addictive drug derived from opium producing intense euphoria classed as an illegal narcotic in most of the world.
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