Definition of Taxine

1. n. A poisonous alkaloid of bitter taste extracted from the leaves and seeds of the European yew (Taxus baccata). Called also taxia.

Definition of Taxine

1. Noun. any of several poisonous alkaloids that may be extracted from the leaves and seeds of the yew tree (''Taxus baccata'') ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Taxine

1. A poisonous alkaloid of bitter taste extracted from the leaves and seeds of the European yew (Taxus baccata). Synonym: taxia. Origin: L. Taxus a yew. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Taxine

taxidermists
taxidermize
taxidermized
taxidermizing
taxidermy
taxidriver
taxied
taxies
taxifare
taxifares
taxiing
taximan
taximen
taximeter
taximeters
taxine (current term)
taxines
taxing
taxingly
taxings
taxis
taxistand
taxite
taxites
taxitic
taxiway
taxiways
taxless
taxlike
taxman

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