"calendulin" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From calendula + -in. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|calendula|in}} calendula + -in Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} calendulin (uncountable)
  1. (obsolete, organic chemistry) A gummy or mucilaginous substance obtained from the marigold or calendula, and analogous to bassorin. It is possibly saponin or lutein. Tags: obsolete, uncountable
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