Laurin
Pronunciation : Lau"rin
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. laurine.] (Chem.)
Definition : Defn: A white crystalline substance extracted from the fruit of the bay (Laurus nobilis), and consisting of a complex mixture of glycerin ethers of several organic acids.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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