lichenin en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English lichen Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Indo-European *-iHnos Proto-Italic *-īnos Latin -īnusder. Old French -inbor. Middle English -in English -ineclip. English -in English lichenin From lichen + -in.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A glucan found in some lichens.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lichenine | alternative, archaic | lexicographic | |
| lichenins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |