Definition for SAC'CHA-RINE

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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