chelidonine

noun

chel·​i·​do·​nine
ˌkeləˈdōˌnēn,
kəˈlidᵊnˌēn
plural -s
: a crystalline alkaloid C20H19NO5 found in celandine and other papaveraceous plants

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary chelidon- (from Greek chelidonion celandine) + -ine; originally formed as French chélidonine

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“Chelidonine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chelidonine. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.

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