kratom
Americannoun
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a Southeast Asian evergreen tree (Mitragyna speciosa) of the coffee family, whose leaves contain a psychoactive substance.
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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.
Etymology
Origin of kratom
First recorded in 1920–25; from Thai krathom
Example Sentences
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The researchers also found notable differences among states based on how kratom is regulated.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 18, 2026
“You have these synthetics labeled as kratom; a lot of this is a misunderstanding,” he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
County Coroner Shante Sanchez, who investigated Rustici’s death, supports a full kratom ban.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Second, red-tagging kratom products would directly affect his Authentic Kratom and the livelihood of his seven full-time employees.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2025
It was backed by the Global Kratom Coalition, whose executive director, Matthew Lowe, argued kratom products should have an alkaloid content similar to the natural plant that has long been used.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2024
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