Definition of ALKALOID

alkaloid

Plural: alkaloids

Noun

  • A nitrogenous organic compound of plant origin.
  • natural bases containing nitrogen found in plants
  • Any of many organic (often heterocyclic) bases that occur in nature and often have medicinal properties.

Adj

  • Relating to, resembling, or containing alkali.

Examples

  • ALKALOID is a powerful word, both chemically and on the Scrabble board.

Origin / Etymology

From alkali + -oid. Compare French alcaloïde.

Synonyms

alkaloid

Scrabble Score: 13

alkaloid: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
alkaloid: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
alkaloid: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

alkaloid: valid Words With Friends Word