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Veratrine \Ve*ra"trine\ (?; 277), n. [Cf. F. v['e]ratrine. See
{Veratrum}.] (Chem.)
A poisonous alkaloid obtained from the root hellebore
({Veratrum}) and from sabadilla seeds as a white crystalline
powder, having an acrid, burning taste. It is sometimes used
externally, as in ointments, in the local treatment of
neuralgia and rheumatism. Called also {veratria}, and
{veratrina}.