# colchicine

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈkɒl.tʃɪs.iːn/ · frequency rank #77,543

## Definitions
1. A highly toxic alkaloid, chemical formula C₂₂H₂₅NO₆, originally extracted from plants of the genus Colchicum and formerly used to treat rheumatic complaints, now used mainly in the treatment of gout.

## Etymology
From colchicum + -ine.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/colchicine