TAXINE


Meaning of TAXINE in English

ˈtakˌsēn, -ksə̇n noun

( -s )

Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary tax- (from New Latin Taxus ) + -ine

: a bitter poisonous alkaloid C 37 H 51 NO 10 obtained as an amorphous powder from the leaves, shoots, and seeds of the English yew

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