prunitrin

noun pru·ni·trin \ ˈprünə‧trə̇n \

Definition of prunitrin

plural -s

: a crystalline glucoside C₂₂H₂₄O₁₁ found in the bitter cherry of western and in the chokecherry of eastern North America that on hydrolysis yields glucose and prunetin

There's more!

Love words? You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
Advanced search features
Ad free!

Origin and Etymology of prunitrin

International Scientific Vocabulary pruni (from New Latin prunus, genus name of prunus emarginata) + -trin (as in dextrin)

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up prunitrin? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show

WORD OF THE DAY

amortize

play

to pay off by making regular payments

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games