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Noun: strophanthin  strow'fan-thin
  1. A bitter and very toxic glycoside derived from plants of the genus Strophanthus; in moderate doses it is a cardiac stimulant but in larger doses it is a powerful poison; used in Africa as an arrow poison

Derived forms: strophanthins

Type of: glycoside

Encyclopedia: Strophanthin

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strong-scented
strong-smelling
strong-willed
Strongylodon
Strongylodon macrobotrys
strontia
strontianite
strontium
strontium 90
strop
strophanthin
strophanthus
Strophanthus kombe
Stropharia
Stropharia ambigua
Stropharia hornemannii
Stropharia rugoso-annulata
Strophariaceae
strophe
strophic
stroppy