achilleine
|a-chil-le-ine|
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/əˈkɪliːiːn/
alkaloid in yarrow
Etymology
Etymology Information
'achilleine' originates from the genus name 'Achillea', named after the Greek hero Achilles, who was said to have used yarrow to treat his soldiers' wounds.
Historical Evolution
'Achillea' was adopted into New Latin from the Greek 'Achilleios', referring to Achilles.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the plant genus, but over time it evolved to denote the specific alkaloid found in the plant.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a bitter, white crystalline alkaloid found in yarrow (Achillea millefolium).
Achilleine is extracted from the yarrow plant.
Last updated: 2025/04/20 23:06