Meaning
A poisonous alkaloid found in poison hemlock and the yellow pitcher plant; it is a neurotoxin which disrupts the peripheral nervous system.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
From Ancient Greek κώνειον (kṓneion, “hemlock”) + -ine.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
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