xylostein

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noun

A bitter principle obtained from the berries of the fly honeysuckle (Lonicera xylosteum) and formerly used in medicine.

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Meanings

nounxylostein (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA bitter principle obtained from the berries of the fly honeysuckle (Lonicera xylosteum) and formerly used in medicine.

    Honeysuckle fruits contain valerianic acid and xylostein, which are irritant.

    2008, Alexander Campbell, Michael Chapman, Handbook of Poisoning in Dogs and Cats

Origin

From taxonomic name xylosteum + -in.

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xylostein. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/xylostein

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“xylostein.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/xylostein. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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