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A bitter principle obtained from dogwood (Cornus florida), as a white crystalline substance; -- called also cornic acid.

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  1. n. A bitter principle obtained from dogwood (Cornus florida), as a white crystalline substance; -- called also cornic acid.
  2. n. An extract from dogwood used as a febrifuge.
  3. (a) A bitter principle obtained from dogwood (Cornus florida), as a white crystalline substance; -- called also cornic acid. (b) An extract from dogwood used as a febrifuge.
  4. n. A bitter principle obtained from dogwood (Cornus florida), as a white crystalline substance; -- called also cornic acid. n. An extract from dogwood used as a febrifuge.