kratom

American  

[krey-tuhm, krot-uhm] / ˈkreɪ təm, ˈkrɒt əm /

noun

1. a Southeast Asian evergreen tree (Mitragyna speciosa) of the coffee family, whose leaves contain a psychoactive substance.

2. the leaves of Mitragyna speciosa, or the psychoactive substance they contain: used in various forms as a mood enhancer, pain reliever, etc., or in higher doses as a sedative with opioid-like effects.

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Etymology

Origin of kratom

First recorded in 1920–25; from Thai krathom

Example Sentences

Second, red-tagging kratom products would directly affect his Authentic Kratom and the livelihood of his seven full-time employees.

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A California bill that would have imposed regulations on kratom products has been shelved.

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Last year, California legislators shelved a bill that would have imposed regulations on kratom products amid a clash between advocacy groups.

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Last year, California was on its way to having statewide regulation for kratom products.

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The bill was well-constructed for consumer protection but disappointingly shelved last year, said Matthew Lowe, executive director of the Global Kratom Coalition.

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