n. (Chem.) A glucoside found in the stems of the jalap plant and scammony. It is a strong purgative. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F., fr.It. paladino, fr. L. palatinus an officer of the palace. See Palatine. ] A knight-errant; a distinguished champion; as, the paladins of Charlemagne. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]