digitalis

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a powerful cardiac stimulant obtained from foxglove
  2. noun any of several plants of the genus Digitalis

Etymology

Modern Latin, from Latin digitālis (“of the fingers”) (named in reference to the German common name for the plant, Fingerhut (“thimble”)). Doublet of digital.

In classic literature

Synonyms

digitalis glycoside, digitalin

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