Aloin

//ˈæloʊ.ɪn// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A glycoside derivative of anthracene, found in aloe, that is used as a laxative. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From aloe + -in.

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