Meaning
A poisonous compound present in the foxglove (Digitalis lanata) and other plants. It is a steroid glycoside and is used in small doses as a cardiac stimulant.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
First attested in c. 1930, contracted from digitoxin, from taxonomic name Digitalis lanata + toxin.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
digitalislanoxin
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2023, 2026.