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Define the word Xanthopuccine

"Xanthopuccine" gcide "The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48"

Xanthopuccine \Xan`tho*puc"cine\, n. [Xantho- + puccoon + -ine.]
   (Chem.)
   One of three alkaloids found in the root of the yellow
   puccoon (Hydrastis Canadensis). It is a yellow crystalline
   substance, and resembles berberine.
   [1913 Webster]