/ Dictionary / Index P phorbol: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: phor•bol Pronunciation: (fôr'bôl, -bol), [key] — n. Biochem. the parent alcohol, CHO, of certain carcinogenic compounds in croton oil. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. phorate Phorcys Related Content Daily Word Quiz: eccentric Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language