English word gentianose comes from English -ose, English gentian
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ose | English (eng) | (chemistry) Used to form the names of sugars. Full of, like. |
| gentian | English (eng) | Any of various herbs of the family Gentianaceae found in temperate and mountainous regions with violet or blue flowers.. The dried roots and rhizome of a European gentian, Gentiana lutea, used as a tonic. |
| gentianose | English (eng) | (organic compound) A crystallizable, sugar-like substance, with a slightly sweetish taste, obtained from the gentian. |