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Colchicum Colchicum Col"chi*cum, n. [L., a plant with a poisonous root,
fr. Colchicus Colchian, fr. Colchis, Gr. ?, an ancient
province in Asia, east of the Black Sea, where was the home
of Media the sorceress.] (Bot.)
A genus of bulbous-rooted plants found in many parts of
Europe, including the meadow saffron.
Note: Preparations made from the poisonous bulbs and seeds,
and perhaps from the flowers, of the Colchicum
autumnale (meadow saffron) are used as remedies for
gout and rheumatism.
Colchicum autumnale Colchicine Col"chi*cine (? or ?), n. [Cf. F. colchicine.]
(Chem.)
A powerful vegetable alkaloid, C17H19NO5, extracted from
the Colchicum autumnale, or meadow saffron, as a white or
yellowish amorphous powder, with a harsh, bitter taste; --
called also colchicia.
Colchicum autumnale Colchicum Col"chi*cum, n. [L., a plant with a poisonous root,
fr. Colchicus Colchian, fr. Colchis, Gr. ?, an ancient
province in Asia, east of the Black Sea, where was the home
of Media the sorceress.] (Bot.)
A genus of bulbous-rooted plants found in many parts of
Europe, including the meadow saffron.
Note: Preparations made from the poisonous bulbs and seeds,
and perhaps from the flowers, of the Colchicum
autumnale (meadow saffron) are used as remedies for
gout and rheumatism.
