Word: ergotine
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: er
got
ine
Definition: A powerful astringent alkaloid extracted from ergot as a brown, amorphous, bitter substance. It is used to produce contraction of the uterus.
Morphemes:
Affix: ergot
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any fungus in the genus Claviceps which are parasitic on grasses.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ergot
Language: fr
Decoded: ergot
PoS: Noun
Meaning: spur of a male member of Galliformes
Affix: -ine
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of chemical substances, especially basic (alkaline) substances, alkaloidal substances, or halogen elements.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -īnus
Language: la
Decoded: -inus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ine; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.