Definition of Quassin
1. n. The bitter principle of quassia, extracted as a white crystalline substance; -- formerly called quassite.
Definition of Quassin
1. a medicinal compound obtained from the wood of a quassia [n -S]
Medical Definition of Quassin
1.
The bitter principle of quassia, extracted as a white crystalline substance; formerly called quassite.
Alternative forms: quassiin, and quassine.
Origin: Cf. F. Quassine. See Quassia.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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