Chem. [f. L. corn-us (see CORNEL) + -IN.] A bitter crystalline substance obtained from the root of Cornus florida; also called cornic acid.
1831. J. Davies, Manual Mat. Med., 107. Called by him [Mr. G. W. Carpenter] cornine, and afterwards cornia.
1863–82. Watts, Dict. Chem., II. 85. Cornin dissolves easily in water and in alcohol, sparingly in ether.
