HELLEBORIN
\hˈɛlɪbˌɔːɹɪn], \hˈɛlɪbˌɔːɹɪn], \h_ˈɛ_l_ɪ_b_ˌɔː_ɹ_ɪ_n]\
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A poisonous glucoside found in several species of hellebore, and extracted as a white crystalline substance with a sharp tingling taste. It possesses the essential virtues of the plant; - called also elleborin.
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