lactucin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One of the essential ingredients of lactucarium, having analgesic and sedative properties.

Word forms

lactucin

Etymology

From lactūca (“lettuce”). Compare French lactucine.

Derived words

desoxylactucin
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