Definitions for abrin

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abrin a·brin

Spelling: [ey-brin]

IPA: /ˈeɪ brɪn/

Abrin is a 5 letter English word.

You can make 74 anagrams from letters in abrin (abinr).

Definitions for abrin

noun

1. a highly poisonous protein found in the seeds of the rosary pea: inhibits protein synthesis, causing symptoms such as internal bleeding, intestinal upset, and irritation of mucous membranes.

Origin of abrin

1880-85; Abr(us precatorius), scientific name of the rosary pea + -in²

Examples for abrin

abrin, or abrine, a poisonous substance, being the active principle in the seeds of Abrus precatorius (see Abrus).