cocaine

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

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

From coca + -ine, from Quechua kuka. First use appears c. 1874.

Then I found the article on cocaine in that morning’s paper. — The murder of Roger Ackroyd, Agatha Christie
In his pocket he carried a vial containing twenty-five grains of powdered cocaine. — The Crimson Gardenia and Other Tales of Adventure, Rex Beach
Found grass, cocaine, ludes, a couple of weapons and a lot of people got fired. — Terminal Compromise, Winn Schwartau

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