Thebaine
Pronunciation : The*ba"ine
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [So called from a kind of Egyptian opium produced at Thebes.] (Chem.)
Definition : Defn: A poisonous alkaloid, C19H21NO3, found in opium in small quantities, having a sharp, astringent taste, and a tetanic action resembling that of strychnine.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Merriam-Webster's Everyday Language Reference Set: Includes: The Merriam-Webster Dictionary, The Merriam-Webster Thesaurus, and The Merriam-Webster Vocabulary Builder