1957, from opium + -oid. Originally not clearly distinguished from opiate, but now generally "chemical product that works the same as an opiate but does not occur naturally."
opiniaster
opiniated
opinion
opinionate
opinionated
opioid
opisthography
opium
opossum
opponent
opportune
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