Savine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Savine is a noun meaning Alternative form of savin.
Meaning
Alternative form of savin.
Example Sentences
Savine was considered an abortifacient, though why it was thought a threat to a small girl is unclear.
Believing that she was pregnant, he gave oil of savine, a deleterious drug, intending to bring on abortion, and an inflammation of the womb was produced, and she died.
1837, Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (UK), Penny Cyclopaedia of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, Volume 10, page 356, In Asia Minor, Mount Taurus is covered with forests of cypress, juniper, and savines.
Word Forms
- savines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sabine, savin, jackpine, vervine, laurustinus, laurestina.
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