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Definition of Delphinine

1. n. A poisonous alkaloid extracted from the stavesacre (Delphinium staphisagria), as a colorless amorphous powder.

Definition of Delphinine

1. Noun. (organic compound) A type of toxic alkaloid found in some plants in the ''Delphinium'' family, which can also be used medicinally. ¹

2. Adjective. Characteristic of dolphins ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Delphinine

1. A poisonous alkaloid extracted from the stavesacre (Delphinium staphisagria), as a colourless amorphous powder. Origin: Cf. F. Delphinine. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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