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Webster 1913 Edition


Cornin

Cor′nin

(k?r′n?n)
,
Noun.
(Chem.)
(a)
A bitter principle obtained from dogwood (
Cornus florida
), as a white crystalline substance; – called also
cornic acid
.
(b)
An extract from dogwood used as a febrifuge.

Definition 2024


cornin

cornin

English

Noun

cornin (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) A bitter principle obtained from dogwood (Cornus florida), as a white crystalline substance; cornic acid.
  2. An extract from dogwood used as a febrifuge.


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Verb

cornin

  1. third-person plural present subjunctive form of cornar
  2. third-person plural imperative form of cornar