English word homovanillic comes from English homo-, English vanillic
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| homo- | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Used to form the names of compounds derived from simpler ones by addition of a methylene group. Of or pertaining to homosexuals or homosexuality. Same. |
| vanillic | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to vanillin or vanillic acid. |
| homovanillic | English (eng) | Relating to homovanillic acid or its derivatives. |