pratol

noun

pra·​tol

ˈprāˌtȯl,

-tōl

plural -s

: a crystalline phenolic flavone derivative HOC₁₅H₈O₂OCH₃ found in clover

Word History

Etymology

New Latin pratense (specific epithet of Trifolium pratense, from Latin, neuter of pratensis growing in meadows, from pratum meadow + -ensis -ese) + English -ol

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