Yohimbine
/jəʊˈhɪm.biːn/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 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. countable, uncountable
"Aphrodisin: A proprietary preparation compounded of the aphrodisiac yohimbine, together with aronacein, extract of miura puama, and other ingredients."
Example
More examples"Aphrodisin: A proprietary preparation compounded of the aphrodisiac yohimbine, together with aronacein, extract of miura puama, and other ingredients."
Etymology
From yohimbe + -ine.