Where does “gentiopicrin” come from?
gentiopicrin (English) comes from Ancient Greek πικρός — pointed, sharp, keen; pungent, acrid; sharp, keen.
gentiopicrin (English): A bitter glycoside found in gentians
Definitions
- A bitter glycoside found in gentians
Ancestry of “gentiopicrin”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | πικρός | pointed, sharp, keen; pungent, acrid; sharp, keen |