Definition of Theobroma

1. Noun. Cacao plants.


Definition of Theobroma

1. n. A genus of small trees. See Cacao.

Definition of Theobroma

1. Noun. (botany) Any of the genus ''Theobroma'' of small trees. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Theobroma

1. A genus of small trees. See Cacao. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. A god + food, fr. To eat: cf. F. Theobrome. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Theobroma

thenars
thence
thenceafter
thenceforth
thenceforward
thenceforwards
thencefrom
thenen
thenness
thenoyltrifluoroacetone
thens
thenyl
thenyldiamine
thenyldiamine hydrochloride
theo-
theobroma (current term)
theobroma oil
theobromas
theobromic
theobromic acid
theobromine
theobromines
theocentric
theocentricity
theocentrism
theocentrisms
theocon
theocons
theoconservatism
theocracies

Literary usage of Theobroma

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Treatise on Pharmacy: Designed as a Text-book for the Student, and as a by Edward Parrish (1884)
"< )il of theobroma, 354 gr., 12 suppositories. Oil of theobroma ... Oil of theobroma, 318 grains. It should be observed that the suppositories formerly ..."

2. A Treatise on Pharmacy by Edward Parrish (1884)
"Oil of theobroma, 354 gr., 12 suppositories Oil of theobroma, 348 gr., ... Oil of theobroma, 318 grains. It should be observed that the suppositories ..."

3. The Art of Dispensing: A Treatise on the Methods and Processes Involved in by Peter MacEwan (1908)
"Glucose theobroma emulsion First add the glucose to the emulsion. ... Caffeine citrate Sodium bicarbonate Glucose theobroma emulsion 2 ii 0-25 075 parts ..."

4. A Practical Flora for Schools and Colleges by Oliver Rivington Willis (1894)
"The theobroma is a native of America, and is indigenous to tropical and subtropical regions, or at least to regions of no frost. ..."

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