1. Plural of anchusin; alkaloid compounds found in plants of the genus Anchusa, used in traditional medicine and as natural dyes.
Usage: technical; chemistry/botany; rare in general usage

Examples

• Anchusins are alkaloid compounds extracted from alkanet root.
• The plant contains anchusins that have been studied for medicinal properties.
• Researchers isolated anchusins from Anchusa officinalis specimens.
• Traditional dyers used plants rich in anchusins for coloring textiles.