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abrine

noun
\ ˈāˌbrēn, ˈaˌb-;\
plural -s

Definition of abrine

: a toxic crystalline amino acid C12H14N2O2 obtained from jequirity; N-methyltryptophan —distinguished from abrin

First Known Use of abrine

1886, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for abrine

alteration of abrin

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