ulexine

ulexine
\\yüˈlekˌsēn, -ksə̇n\ noun (-s)
Etymology: New Latin Ulex + English -ine
: cytisine from the seeds of a furze (Ulex europaeus)

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  • ulexine — ulex·ine …   English syllables

  • cytisine — ˈsid.ə̇ˌsēn, ˌzēn, sə̇n noun ( s) Etymology: New Latin Cytisus + English ine : a bitter crystalline very poisonous alkaloid C11H14N2O found in many plants of the pea family and formerly used as a cathartic and diuretic compare ulexine …   Useful english dictionary

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