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Meaning of yohimbine | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/jəʊˈhɪm.biːn/

Definitions

A toxic crystalline compound obtained from the bark of the yohimbe tree, used as an adrenergic blocking agent and also as an aphrodisiac in the treatment of impotence.

countable, uncountable

Examples

“Aphrodisin: A proprietary preparation compounded of the aphrodisiac yohimbine, together with aronacein, extract of miura puama, and other ingredients.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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