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Cornin

Cornin \Cor"nin\ (k?r"n?n), n. (Chem.)

  1. A bitter principle obtained from dogwood ( Cornus florida), as a white crystalline substance; -- called also cornic acid.

  2. An extract from dogwood used as a febrifuge.

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cornin

n. 1 (context organic compound English) A bitter principle obtained from dogwood (''Cornus florida''), as a white crystalline substance; cornic acid. 2 An extract from dogwood used as a febrifuge.