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Meaning of ilicin | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

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
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This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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