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linine

linine is the archaic form of linin.

Meaning of linin

Noun

linin (countable and uncountable, plural linins)

  1. The network of viscous material in a cell's nucleus that connects the chromatin granules.
    Synonyms:
    parachromatin
  2. A bitter glucoside and purgative obtained from Linum catharticum.

Questions about linine

What is linine the archaic form of?
Linine is the archaic form of linin.

Words near linine in the dictionary

  1. liniments
  2. linin
  3. linin'
  4. linin' up
  5. Lininding
  6. linine
  7. lininess
  8. lining
  9. lining in
  10. lining off
  11. lining one's pockets

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