stupefacient

(sto̵̅o̅′pə fā′s̸hənt, styo̵̅o̅′-)

adjective

having a stupefying or narcotic effect

Origin: L stupefaciens, prp. of stupefacere, to stupefy

noun

a stupefacient drug; narcotic

See stupefacient in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Inducing stupor; stupefying or narcotic.

noun

A drug, such as a narcotic, that induces stupor.

Origin:

Origin: Latin stupefaciēns, stupefacient-

Origin: , present participle of stupefacere, to stupefy; see stupefy

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