An addictive drug derived from coca (Erythroxylum) or prepared synthetically, used sometimes medicinally as a local anesthetic and, often illegally, as a stimulant.
"The patient was prescribed cocaine by the surgeon to numb the area during the procedure before using it illicitly for its stimulating effects at home."
In plain English: Cocaine is an illegal drug made from coca leaves that makes people feel high but can seriously damage their health and life.
"He was arrested for carrying cocaine in his suitcase."
Usage: Cocaine is an illegal stimulant drug that can cause addiction and serious health issues. It should not be confused with decocainized coca products, which are legal and non-addictive.
Cocaine comes from the Spanish word coca and the suffix -ine, which traces back to the original Quechua term kuka. The first recorded use of this specific name for the drug appeared around 1874.