a. Chem. [f. L. fell-, fel gall + -IN + -IC.] Fellinic acid: a. see quot. 1884; b. see quot. 1887.
1845. G. E. Day, trans. Simons Anim. Chem., I. 47. Cholinic and fellinic acids are associated in the alcoholic solution.
1884. Syd. Soc. Lex., Fellinic acid C50H36 O64 HO, an acid obtained, according to Berzelius by treating bile with hydrochloric acid.
1887. Lancet, 31 Dec., 1319/2. A new acid has been discovered by Schotten in human bile, and named fellinic acid.