• (n.) An alkaloid constituting the active principle of ergot; -- so named from its power of producing abortion.
Ec'bo·line noun [ Greek ... a throwing out; ... out + ... to throw.] (Chemistry) An alkaloid constituting the active principle of ergot; -- so named from its power of producing abortion. 
Type: Term Pronunciation: ek′bŏ-lēn Synonyms: ergotoxine