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O*pit`u*la"tion (?), n. [L.
opitulatio, fr. opitulari to bring help.] The act
of helping or aiding; help. [Obs.] Bailey.

O"pi*um (?), n. [L., fr. Gr. &?; poppy
juice, dim. of &?; vegetable juice.] (Chem.) The
inspissated juice of the Papaver somniferum, or white
poppy.

&fist; Opium is obtained from incisions made in the capsules of
the plant, and the best flows from the first incision. It is imported
into Europe and America chiefly from the Levant, and large quantities
are sent to China from India, Persia, and other countries. It is of a
brownish yellow color, has a faint smell, and bitter and acrid taste.
It is a stimulant narcotic poison, which may produce hallicinations,
profound sleep, or death. It is much used in medicine to soothe pain
and inflammation, and is smoked as an intoxicant with baneful
effects.

Opium joint, a low resort of opium
smokers. [Slang]

O"ple tree` (?). [L. opulus a kind of maple tree.]
The witch-hazel. [Obs.] Ainsworth.

{ Op`o*bal"sam (?), ||Op`o*bal"sa*mum (?), }
n.


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