menispermine Meaning, Definition & Usage

Men`i*sper"mine noun

Etymology

Cf. F. ménispermine.

Definitions

1. (Chem.) An alkaloid distinct from picrotoxin and obtained from the cocculus indicus (the fruit of Anamirta Cocculus, formerly Menispermum Cocculus) as a white, crystalline, tasteless powder; -- called also menispermina.