passewa

passewa
\\pəˈsāwə\ noun (-s)
Etymology: Hindi pasevā sweat, from Sanskrit prasveda, from pra- forth + svedate he sweats — more at for, sweat
: a viscous extract from the capsules of the poppy that is obtained after the seeds are removed, hardens on exposure, and is used in making coverings for opium cakes

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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