amarine

[ ăm′ə-rĭn, -rīn′ ]

n.

Any of various bitter substances derived from plants, especially from the oil of bitter almond.

Nearby words

amaranthine, amarelle, amaretti, amaretto, amarillo, amarine, amarna, amaryllidaceous, amaryllis, amaryllis family, amarynceus

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