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Definition of Daphnin

1. n. A dark green bitter resin extracted from the mezereon (Daphne mezereum) and regarded as the essential principle of the plant.

Definition of Daphnin

1. Noun. (organic compounds) A plant toxin originally isolated from the mezereon. ¹

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Medical Definition of Daphnin

1. A dark green bitter resin extracted from the mezereon (Daphne mezereum) and regarded as the essential principle of the plant. A white, crystalline, bitter substance, regarded as a glucoside, and extracted from Daphne mezereum and D. Alpina. Origin: Cf. F. Daphnine. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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