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veratrina
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Veratrina \Ver`a*tri"na\, n. [NL.] (Chem.) Same as Veratrine. [1913 Webster] .
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Veratrine \Ve*ra"trine\ (?; 277), n. [Cf. F. v['e]ratrine. See Veratrum.] (Chem.) A poisonous alkaloid obtained from the root of 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. [1913 Webster]
