Word Games Pro Dictionary

tannin

noun

Any of various complex phenolic substances of plant origin; used in tanning and in medicine

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
T
Ends with
N
Contains
AN
Scrabble score
6

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈtænɪn

Listen

Audio Pronunciation

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. Any of various complex phenolic substances of plant origin; used in tanning and in medicine

Check yourself

Practise This Word

Three quick questions on this word. Nothing is recorded — practise it as often as you like.

Scroll to Top