heroin
Translation
heroin
Examples
Heroin is a highly addictive drug.
Heroin is a highly addictive drug.
He was arrested for possession of heroin.
He was arrested for possession of heroin.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a highly addictive illegal drug Heroin is a highly addictive drug.
Similar Words
Synonyms: diamorphine, smack (slang), junk (slang)
Etymology
From German 'Heroin', possibly from Greek 'hērōs' (hero), due to the euphoric feeling it was said to produce.
Memory Tips
Note the tragic irony: named after 'hero' but it destroys lives, making it the opposite of heroic. Be careful not to confuse with 'heroine' (female hero).