aloin (countable and uncountable, plural aloins)
(pharmaceutical drug) A glycoside derivative of anthracene, found in aloe, that is used as a laxative.
• Ilona, Laino, anoil
Source: Wiktionary
Al"o*in, n. (Chem.)
Definition: A bitter purgative principle in aloes.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 January 2025
(adjective) being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north; “my left hand”; “left center field”; “the left bank of a river is bank on your left side when you are facing downstream”
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
