Definition Definition

wrightine - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'wrightine' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Wrightine [ n.]
- A rare alkaloid found in the bark of an East Indian apocynaceous tree (Wrightia antidysenterica), and extracted as a bitter white crystalline substance. It was formerly used as a remedy for diarrh/a. Called also conessine, and neriine.

Nearby Words:

wrie wried wrig wriggle wriggled wriggler wriggling wright wring wringbolt

See 'wrightine' also in:

Dictionary.com Google Translator Wikipedia.com Merriam Webster

Categories

Browse Dictionary