Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Medullin · Me·dul·lin · IPA 01 n. A variety of lignin or cellulose found in the medulla, or pith, of certain plants. Cf. Lignin, and Cellulose. 1. A variety of lignin or cellulose found in the medulla, or pith, of certain plants. Cf. Lignin, and Cellulose.(Bot. Chem.) See: Lignin, Cellulose