xylostein
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]Noun
[edit]xylostein (uncountable)
- 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.