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-serpine

/ˈsɝːˌpiːn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
-ser-pine
IPA
/ˈsɝːˌpiːn/
9
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Used to form names of derivatives of Rauwolfia alkaloids.

Etymology

From reserpine.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈsɝːˌpiːn/
  • British English: /ˈsɜː.piːn/

Questions

How do you pronounce -serpine?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsɝːˌpiːn/.
What does -serpine mean?
Used to form names of derivatives of Rauwolfia alkaloids.
Where does -serpine come from?
From reserpine.

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