xylostein

xylostein

English

Etymology

xylosteum +‎ -in

Noun

xylostein (uncountable)

1. A bitter principle obtained from the berries of the fly honeysuckle (Lonicera xylosteum) and formerly used in medicine.
   • 2008, Alexander Campbell, Michael Chapman, Handbook of Poisoning in Dogs and Cats

     Honeysuckle fruits contain valerianic acid and xylostein, which are irritant.

Anagrams

• xylitones, xylonites