Definition of "metopon" []

• A narcotic drug, C18H21NO3, derived from morphine and used in the form of its hydrochloride as an analgesic. (noun)

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• "Nay, my brethren, do not these things, but from earliest life encompass them with spiritual armor and instruct them to seal the forehead with the hand (te cheiri paideute sphragizein to metopon): and before they are able to do this with their own hand [69], do you imprint upon them the Cross."
• "* te cheiri paideute sphragizein to metopon: [4882] 1"