anagyrine
|a-na-gy-rine|
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/ˌænəˈdʒaɪriːn/
toxic plant alkaloid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anagyrine' originates from the genus name 'Anagyris', which comes from Greek, specifically the word 'anagyros', where 'ana-' meant 'up' and 'gyros' meant 'circle' or 'round'.
Historical Evolution
'anagyrine' was named after the plant genus 'Anagyris', and the chemical was identified and named in the 19th century as a compound found in these plants.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the compound found in Anagyris plants, and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a toxic alkaloid compound found in certain plants of the genus Anagyris, especially Anagyris foetida.
Anagyrine is known for its toxicity to livestock.
Synonyms
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