VERATRINE

Noun

veratrine (countable and uncountable, plural veratrines)

A poisonous mixture of alkaloids (veratridines) obtained from the seeds of the sabadilla plant.

Anagrams

• Tavernier

Source: Wiktionary

Ve*ra"trine, n. Etym: [Cf. F. vératrine. See Veratrum.] (Chem.)

Definition: A poisonous alkaloid obtained from the root hellebore (Veratrum) and from sabadilla seeds as a white crystalline powder, having an acrid, burning taste. It is sometimes used externally, as in ointments, in the local treatment of neuralgia and rheumatism. Called also veratria, and veratrina.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition