yen sleep

English

Etymology

From yen (“opium”) + sleep.

Noun

yen sleep (uncountable)

  1. A trance-like state resulting from the use of opium or opioid drugs such as morphine or heroin.
  2. A drowsy, restless period of sleep caused by the withdrawal of such substances.
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