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From taxonomic name Sanguinaria + -ine.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
sanguinarine
Today it means: A toxic benzylisoquinoline alkaloid found in the bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) and certain other plants. Full definition →
Today it means: A toxic benzylisoquinoline alkaloid found in the bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) and certain other plants. Full definition →
From taxonomic name Sanguinaria + -ine.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.