aloin en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈæloʊ.ɪn/
Etymology
Etymology tree English aloe Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Indo-European *-iHnos Proto-Italic *-īnos Latin -īnusder. Old French -inbor. Middle English -in English -ineclip. English -in English aloin From aloe + -in.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A glycoside derivative of anthracene, found in aloe, that is used as a laxative.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| aloins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (4)
af aalwynbitter (glycoside derivative) · pt aloína (glycoside derivative) · af aloïen (glycoside derivative) · es aloína (glycoside derivative)