Langimage
English

agoniadin

|a-go-ni-a-din|

C2

🇺🇸

/əˈɡoʊniədɪn/

🇬🇧

/əˈɡəʊniədɪn/

medicinal extract

Etymology
Etymology Information

'agoniadin' originates from the name of the 'agonia' tree, where 'agonia' refers to the tree species known for its medicinal bark.

Historical Evolution

The term 'agoniadin' was derived from the tree name 'agonia' and the suffix '-din' to denote a substance extracted from it.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred specifically to the substance extracted from the agonia tree, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a bitter yellowish substance obtained from the bark of the agonia tree, used in traditional medicine.

The herbalist recommended agoniadin for its medicinal properties.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/02 08:06