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tiglic acid

(tig′lik)

a fragrant, poisonous, monobasic acid, CHCH:C(CH)COOH, usually derived from croton oil and used in perfumes, flavors, etc.

Origin: < ModL tiglium, croton-oil plant < Gr tilos, thin feces (the seeds have a cathartic effect) < IE *ti-, var. of base *ta-, to melt > thaw

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noun

A thick, syrupy poisonous liquid, C₅H₈O₂, derived from croton oil, having a spicy odor and used in making perfumes and flavoring agents.

Origin:

Origin: From New Latin (Croton) tiglium, croton species name

Origin: , perhaps from Greek tīlos, diarrhea (from the use of croton oil as a purgative)

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