'Veratria' definitions:

Definition of 'Veratria'

From: GCIDE
  • Veratria \Ve*ra"tri*a\, n. [NL.] (Chem.) Veratrine. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'veratria'

From: GCIDE
  • Veratrine \Ve*ra"trine\ (?; 277), n. [Cf. F. v['e]ratrine. See Veratrum.] (Chem.) A poisonous alkaloid obtained from the root of 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. [1913 Webster]