Kokaina

cocainenoun

Alternative meanings

An illegal and dangerous stimulant drug that affects the nervous system. It is mentioned in health, law, addiction, crime, or prevention contexts.

Pronunciation

koh-KAH-ee-nah

Root and affixes

Adapted loanword from cocaine. In formal contexts, cocaine may also appear.

Variants or conjugations

cocaine; illegal drug; drug

Related words and expressions

drug; addiction; health; law; crime; danger; prevention

Meaning and usage notes

Neutral vocabulary term. Best used in educational, medical, legal, or prevention contexts.