ptomaïne

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See also: ptomaine

French

Etymology

From Italian ptomaina, from Ancient Greek πτῶμα (ptôma, corpse).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ptɔ.ma.in/
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Noun

ptomaïne f (plural ptomaïnes)

  1. ptomaine

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