vōˈleməˌtȯl, -tōl noun
( -s )
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary volem- (from New Latin volemus — specific epithet of Lactarius volemus — from Latin volemum, a pear) + -itol
: a slightly sweet crystalline hepta-hydroxy alcohol C 7 H 9 (OH) 7 found especially in a mushroom ( Lactarius volemus )