veratrina

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Veratrina \Ver`a*tri"na\, n. [NL.] (Chem.)
   Same as {Veratrine}.
   [1913 Webster]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Veratrine \Ve*ra"trine\ (?; 277), n. [Cf. F. v['e]ratrine. See
   {Veratrum}.] (Chem.)
   A poisonous alkaloid obtained from the root of hellebore
   ({Veratrum}) and from sabadilla seeds as a white crystalline
   powder, having an acrid, burning taste. It is sometimes used
   externally, as in ointments, in the local treatment of
   neuralgia and rheumatism. Called also {veratria}, and
   {veratrina}.
   [1913 Webster]