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Added 9 October 2026

alkaloid

/ˈæl.kə.lɔɪd/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about alkaloid at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Natural bases containing nitrogen found in plants.

Origin

From alkali + -oid. Compare French alcaloïde.

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