toxicarol

noun

tox·​ic·​a·​rol

täkˈsikəˌrȯl,

-rōl

plural -s

: a greenish yellow crystalline compound C₂₃H₂₂O₇ obtained from the roots of a tropical herb (Tephrosia toxicaria), derris, and cube : hydroxy deguelin

Word History

Etymology

New Latin toxicaria, specific epithet of Tephrosia toxicaria (from toxic- + Latin -aria -ary) + English -ol

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