Dictionary - Definition of DIGITAIN


Part of Speech	Definition
Noun	1. Any one of several extracts of foxglove (Digitalis), as the "French extract," the "German extract," etc., which differ among themselves in composition and properties.[Websters] 2. A supposedly distinct vegetable principle as the essential ingredient of the extracts. It is a white, crystalline substance, and is regarded as a glucoside.[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top

"Digitain" is a common misspelling or typo for: digitalin.

Date "Digitain" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)

Etymology:Digitain \Dig"i*ta`in\, noun. [Compare to the French expression digitaline.]. (references)


Part of Speech	Definition
Noun	1. Any one of several extracts of foxglove (Digitalis), as the "French extract," the "German extract," etc., which differ among themselves in composition and properties.[Websters] 2. A supposedly distinct vegetable principle as the essential ingredient of the extracts. It is a white, crystalline substance, and is regarded as a glucoside.[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top

Date "DIGITAIN" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)

Etymology:Digitain \Dig"i*ta`in\, noun. [Compare to the French expression digitaline.]. (references)

Definition: DIGITAIN