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Veratrine
CIDE DICTIONARY
Veratrine, n. [Cf. F. vératrine. See Veratrum.].
A poisonous alkaloid obtained from the root of hellebore (Veratrum ) and from sabadilla seeds as a white crystalline powder, having an acrid, burning taste. It is sometimes used externally, as in ointments, in the local treatment of neuralgia and rheumatism. Called also veratria , and veratrina . [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
Veratrine, n. a poisonous compound obtained from sabadilla etc., and used esp. as a local irritant in the treatment of neuralgia and rheumatism.
Etymology
F v{eacute}ratrine f. L veratrum hellebore
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