Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for SAC'CHA-RINE
SAC-CHAR'I-FYSAC'CHA-ROID, or SAC-CHA-ROID'AL
SAC'CHA-RINE, a. [from Ar. Pers. sakar; Gr. σακχαρ; L. saccharum, sugar.]
Pertaining to sugar; having the qualities of sugar; as, a saccharine taste; the saccharine matter of the cane juice.
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