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Word: Berberine
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 19th century: from berberis+ -ine
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbəːbəriːn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a bitter yellow compound of the alkaloid class, obtained from barberry and other plants.
Short Definition:bitter yellow compound of alkaloid class
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