Xylostein is spelled as /zaɪloʊstaɪn/. The first syllable "xylo" comes from the Greek word for "wood" and is pronounced as /zaɪloʊ/. The second syllable "stein" is a German word meaning "stone" and is pronounced as /staɪn/. When said together, the word combines elements of different languages to create a unique and interesting name. Proper pronunciation is important as it helps to ensure clear communication and understanding between speakers.
A bitter glucoside contained in the seeds of Lonicera xylosteum, a species of honeysuckle; it possesses emetic and purgative properties.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.