abrin

American  

[ey-brin] / ˈeɪ brɪn /

noun

1. a highly poisonous protein found in the seeds of the rosary pea: inhibits protein synthesis, causing symptoms such as internal bleeding, intestinal upset, and irritation of mucous membranes.

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Etymology

Origin of abrin

1880–85; < Abr(us precatorius), scientific name of the rosary pea + -in ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Southwark Crown Court heard abrin is "much more poisonous" than Ricin.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2014

Ricin and abrin are vegetable protein toxins of enormous potency and exert a narcotic action.

From The Treasure-Train by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)

Immunity of the same nature can be acquired in the same way against snake and scorpion poisons, and against certain vegetable toxins, e.g. ricin, abrin, &c.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 "Baconthorpe" to "Bankruptcy" by Various