quercitron

noun

quer·​cit·​ron ˈkwər-ˌsi-trən How to pronounce quercitron (audio)
ˌkwər-ˈsi-
1
: a large timber oak (Quercus velutina) chiefly of the eastern and central U.S.
2
: the bark of the quercitron that is rich in tannin and a dye containing quercetin
also : the dye

Word History

Etymology

blend of New Latin Quercus and International Scientific Vocabulary citron

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of quercitron was in 1792

Dictionary Entries Near quercitron

Cite this Entry

“Quercitron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quercitron. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!