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SCILLITINE

\sˈɪlɪtˌiːn], \sˈɪlɪtˌiːn], \s_ˈɪ_l_ɪ_t_ˌiː_n]\

Definitions of SCILLITINE

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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The active principle of the squill.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

The bitter principle of the bulb of the squill or sea-onion, much used as a domestic medicine.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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