English Explanatory Dictionary

vicine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An alkaloid extracted from the seeds of the vetch (Vicia sativa), as well as other species of Vicia. It is a white crystalline substance.
adj
  1. Nearby; neighbouring; vicinal.

Pronunciation

/ˈvɪsɪn/ /ˈvɪsiːn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-vicine.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-vicine2.wav /ˈvɪsaɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-vicine3.wav

Word forms

vicine more vicine most vicine

Etymology

From translingual Vicia + -ine.

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