"calumbin" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: calumba + -in Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|calumba|in}} calumba + -in Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} calumbin (uncountable)
  1. (organic chemistry) A bitter white crystalline substance extracted from the calumba root (Jateorhiza palmata). Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Organic compounds

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