yohimbine en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /joʊˈhɪmˌbiːn/ (General-American)
- /jəʊˈhɪm.biːn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Etymology tree English yohimbe Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Indo-European *-iHnos Proto-Italic *-īnos Latin -īnusder. Old French -inbor. Middle English -in English -ine English yohimbine From yohimbe + -ine.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) A toxic crystalline compound obtained from the bark of the yohimbe tree, used as an adrenergic blocking agent and also as an aphrodisiac in the treatment of impotence.
Aphrodisin: A proprietary preparation compounded of the aphrodisiac yohimbine, together with aronacein, extract of miura puama, and other ingredients.
1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 28:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| yohimbines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |