taxine

noun

tax·​ine

ˈtakˌsēn,

-ksə̇n

plural -s

: a bitter poisonous alkaloid C₃₇H₅₁NO₁₀ obtained as an amorphous powder from the leaves, shoots, and seeds of the English yew

Word History

Etymology

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

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