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coniine
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[ˈkəʊnɪiːn], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a volatile poisonous compound found in hemlock and other plants. It affects the motor nerves, causing paralysis and asphyxia
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Origin
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mid 19th century: from Latin conium (from Greek kōneion ‘hemlock’) + -ine
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