andromedotoxin
|an-dro-me-do-tox-in|
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/ænˌdrɑːmɪdoʊˈtɑːksɪn/
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/ænˌdrɒmɪdəʊˈtɒksɪn/
toxin from Andromeda plants
Etymology
'andromedotoxin' originates from 'New Latin', specifically the word 'Andromeda' (the plant genus) combined with 'toxin', where 'toxin' meant 'poison'.
'andromedotoxin' was formed in modern scientific Latin by combining the genus name 'Andromeda' with 'toxin', and entered English scientific vocabulary as the name for this specific plant toxin.
Initially, it referred specifically to the toxin found in Andromeda plants, and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a toxic compound found in certain plants of the genus Andromeda (such as the bog rosemary), known to be poisonous to animals and humans.
Andromedotoxin is present in the leaves of bog rosemary.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/04 07:06