Chem. Also -aïn. [ad. F. staphisain (Couerbe 1833, Ann. de Chimie et de Physique, LII. 363), f. staphisaigre STAVESACRE: see -INE.] = STAPHISAGRINE.
1842. Penny Cycl., XXII. 445/1. Staphisain.
1876. Harley, Mat. Med. (ed. 6), 769. The seeds also contain a second alkaloid called staphisaïne.
