What is the origin of word opium?

The word "opium" originates from the Ancient Greek word "ὀπία" (opia), which translates to "poppy juice".

This makes sense considering opium is derived from the opium poppy plant (Papaver somniferum) and is extracted from its dried latex.

The term "opia" was later adopted into Latin as "opium" and eventually made its way into English.