abrotin

/ˈæbroʊtɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A South American shrub of the genus Acmadenia, especially Acmadenia tenax, and its milky juice, from which a poison is obtained.

“The toxic abrotin in the plant was a major concern for local wildlife.”

Synonyms

  • poison
  • toxin

Antonyms

  • antidote