santonin

English

Etymology

From santon(ica) +‎ -in.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsæntənɪn/

Noun

santonin (countable and uncountable, plural santonins)

  1. (chemistry) An anthelmintic found in santonica and related plants.
    • 1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 215:
      An a aphrodisiac, it results in santonin poisoning, followed by coma and death.

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