citrin

[ si-trin ]

noun

, Biochemistry.

1. bioflavonoid.

citrin

/ ˈsɪtrɪn /

noun

1. another name for vitamin P

Word History and Origins

Origin of citrin¹

1935–40; < German Citrin; citrus, -in ²

Example Sentences

Citrin quizzes her grandfather on political issues: “Do you like your Medicare?”

From The Daily Beast

As for the issue of Israel, Citrin explains to her Zeyde, the “flyers” distributed by “liars” are “lashon horah”—evil gossip.

From The Daily Beast