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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An extremely neurotoxic and cardiotoxic steroidal alkaloid found in poison dart frogs. uncountable
2. 2
   Any one of a group of extremely neurotoxic and cardiotoxic steroidal alkaloids found in poison dart frogs, Melyridae beetles, and certain birds. countable

Etymology

From Ancient Greek βάτραχος (bátrakhos, “frog”) + toxin.

Related phrases

poison dart frog

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