abrotine
|a-bro-tine|
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/əˈbroʊtiːn/
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/əˈbrəʊtiːn/
plant-derived compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abrotine' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abrotanum', where 'abro-' meant 'southern' and '-tanum' referred to 'plant'.
Historical Evolution
'abrotanum' transformed into the modern English word 'abrotine' through botanical and chemical nomenclature.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the plant itself, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a chemical compound derived from the plant.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound derived from the plant Artemisia abrotanum, traditionally used in herbal medicine.
Abrotine is often used in traditional remedies for its potential health benefits.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/06 13:51