ergotine
Any of various extracts from ergotAny of various extracts from ergot.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)Any of various extracts from ergot.
More definitions
- a powerful astringent alkaloid extracted from ergot as a brown, amorphous, bitter substance, used to produce contraction of the uterus.
Origin
From ergot + -ine.From ergot + -ine.
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