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Laurin

Lau′rin

,
Noun.
[Cf. F.
laurine
.]
(Chem.)
A white crystalline substance extracted from the fruit of the bay (
Laurus nobilis
), and consisting of a complex mixture of glycerin ethers of several organic acids.

Definition 2024

Laurin

Laurin

See also: laurin and Lauřin

Finnish

Proper noun

Laurin

  1. Genitive singular form of Lauri.

German

Etymology

Uncertain. Name of a king of dwarfs in German folklore.

Proper noun

Laurin

  1. A male given name.

laurin

laurin

See also: Laurin and Lauřin

English

Noun

laurin

  1. (chemistry) A white crystalline substance extracted from the fruit of the bay (Laurus nobilis), and consisting of a complex mixture of glycerin ethers of several organic acids.

Anagrams

Etymology

Compare French laurine

Pronunciation

'Lau"rin'

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