albaspidin
|al-ba-spi-din|
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/ˌælbəˈspɪdɪn/
white fern compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'albaspidin' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'albus' meaning 'white' and 'aspidium' referring to a type of fern.
Historical Evolution
'albaspidin' was derived from the Latin word 'aspidium' and eventually became the modern English word 'albaspidin'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a white crystalline substance from ferns, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a crystalline compound derived from ferns, used as an anthelmintic.
Albaspidin is used in veterinary medicine to expel parasitic worms.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/13 03:06