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Word: Cantharidin
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 19th century: from cantharides
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kanˈθarɪdɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a toxic fatty substance secreted by blister beetles. It causes blistering and has been used in various traditional remedies including Spanish fly.
Short Definition:fatty substance secreted by blister beetles
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