Meaning of ilicin | Babel Free
Definitions
A bitter alkaloid found in holly.
uncountable
Examples
“They have a bitter, somewhat austere taste; their properties depend upon a principle called ilicin.”
“All Ilex hollies contain the bitter compound ilicin.”
“Ilicin is contained in holly berries (Ilex sp) and causes severe gastroirritation including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.