ALOINS

Noun

aloins

plural of aloin

Anagrams

• Alison, Lainos, anisol, anoils, sialon

Source: Wiktionary


ALOIN

Al"o*in, n. (Chem.)

Definition: A bitter purgative principle in aloes.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

22 February 2025

ANALYSIS

(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’


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In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.

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