gentisin

/ˈdʒɛntɪsɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for gentian, particularly the gentian root or the gentian plant itself.

“The herbalist used gentisin in her homemade tea to cure fever.”

Synonyms

  • centaury
  • gentian

Antonyms

  • noxious
  • poisonous