nux vomica
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Latin nux (“nut”) and vomica (“vomiting”).
Noun[edit]
nux vomica (plural nuces vomicae)
- The strychnine tree, Strychnos nux-vomica, an evergreen tree found in southeastern Asia.
- The fruit of Strychnos nux-vomica, which contains strychnine and brucine.
- A preparation made from the fruit of Strychnos nux-vomica, traditionally used as a stimulant.
Synonyms[edit]
- (Strychnos nux-vomica): poison-nut (tree), vomit nut (tree)
- (fruit of the tree): poison nut, vomit nut
Translations[edit]
strychnine tree
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fruit of the strychnine tree
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See also[edit]
- Strychnos nux-vomica on Wikipedia.Wikipedia