aloin

English

Etymology

From aloe +‎ -in.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈæloʊ.ɪn/

Noun

aloin (countable and uncountable, plural aloins)

1. (pharmacology) A glycoside derivative of anthracene, found in aloe, that is used as a laxative.

Translations

glycoside derivative

• Afrikaans: aloïen, aalwynbitter (af)
• Portuguese: aloína f
• Spanish: aloína f

Anagrams

• Ilona, Laino, anoil

Finnish

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɑloi̯n/, [ˈɑ̝lo̞i̯n]
• Rhymes: -ɑloin
• Syllabification^(key): a‧loin

Etymology 1

Noun

aloin

1. instructive plural of ala

Etymology 2

Verb

aloin

1. first-person singular past indicative of alkaa

Anagrams

• Ilona, ilona, laoin, olain