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Juglandin

Jug′lan-din

,
Noun.
[L.
juglans
,
-andis
, a walnut: cf. F.
juglandine
.]
(Chem.)
An extractive matter contained in the juice of the green shucks of the walnut (
Juglans regia
). It is used medicinally as an alterative, and also as a black hair dye.

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juglandin

juglandin

English

Noun

juglandin (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) An extract of green walnut shells, formerly used in medicine and as a dye.

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