Cornutin

/kɔːr.ˈnjuː.tɪn/ noun

Definition

A chemical compound or alkaloid, possibly derived from or found in horned plants or fungi.

Etymology

From cornute (horned) plus the chemical suffix -in. This term appears in specialized biochemical literature, though its exact definition varies by source.

Kelly Says

Some fungal toxins are named with the -in suffix—cornutin might refer to compounds in ergot fungus, which grows on rye and caused hallucinations so bizarre medieval people thought victims were bewitched.

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