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hyacinthin

[hahy-uh-sin-thin]

noun

Chemistry.
  1. phenylacetaldehyde.



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The Latin hyacinthĭnus and adamantĭnus are parallel words, yet Milton has 'hyacinthin' for the one and 'adamantine' for the other.

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His fair large front, and eye sublime, declar'd Absolute rule; and Hyacinthin Locks Round from his parted forelock manly hung Clustring, but not beneath his Shoulders broad.

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