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cocaine

co·caine

UK/kə(ʊ)ˈkeɪn/ US/ˈkəʊkeɪˌʌɪn/ common

noun

1.

a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become powerfully addictive

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Origin

From coca + -ine, from Quechua kuka.

Phrases

  • cocaine addict
  • cocaine base
  • cocaine bugs
  • cocaine cowboy
  • cocaine decor
  • cocaine paste
  • crack cocaine
  • pink cocaine

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