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Noun: bitter principle  'bi-tu(r) 'prin-su-pul
  1. Any one of several hundred compounds having a bitter taste; not admitting of chemical classification
    "The bitter principle in hops contributes to the flavour of beer"

Derived forms: bitter principles

Type of: chemical compound, compound

Encyclopedia: Bitter principle