Taxine \Tax"ine\, n. [L. taxus a yew.] (Chem.)
A poisonous alkaloid of bitter taste extracted from the
leaves and seeds of the European yew ({Taxus baccata}).
Called also {taxia}. The usual preparation is a mixture of
compounds. Taxine A has the chemical formula: {C35H47NO10}.
[1913 Webster +PJC]