Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A grayish powdery glucoside, C19H30O10, found in Herniaria glabra and H. hirsuta. It resembles saponin in general properties.

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  • noun A methoxy analog of umbelliferone, found in Herniaria glabra and other plants.

Etymologies

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Herniara +‎ -in

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