conessine

noun

co·​nes·​sine

kəˈne(ˌ)sēn,

-nesə̇n

plural -s

: a very bitter poisonous crystalline alkaloid C₂₄H₄₀N₂ obtained from certain tropical trees of the family Apocynaceae (especially Holarrhena antidysenterica and Wrightia zeylandica)

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary conessi (bark) + -ine

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