COLCHICUM
\kˈɒlt͡ʃɪkəm], \kˈɒltʃɪkəm], \k_ˈɒ_l_tʃ_ɪ_k_ə_m]\
Definitions of COLCHICUM
- 2006 - WordNet 3.0
- 2011 - English Dictionary Database
- 2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
- 1898 - Warner's pocket medical dictionary of today.
- 1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
- 1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
- 1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
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By Princeton University
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A genus of poisonous, liliaceous plants. The roots (corms) of Colchicum autumnale, the fall crocus or meadow saffron, yield COLCHICINE, which is used as a biochemical tool and to treat gout. Other members of this genus yield saffron dye, flavoring agents, and aromatics.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
By Robley Dunglison
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Colchicum autumnale.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe