Pronunciations (5)
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/dɪˈdʒɒk.sɪn/
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- Received-Pronunciation
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/dɪˈd͡ʒɑk.sɪn/
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/dɪˈɡɑk.sɪn/
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- General-American
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dɪˈdʒɒk.sɪn
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- GB
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dɪˈdʒɑk.sɪn
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- US
Noun
A poisonous compound present in the foxglove (Digitalis lanata) and other plants. It is a steroid glycoside and is used in small doses as a cardiac stimulant.
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Noun
digitalis preparation (trade name Lanoxin) used to treat congestive heart failure or cardiac arrhythmia; helps the heart beat more forcefully
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