nux vomica
English
The nux vomica tree and fruit.
Noun
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
- (Strychnos nux-vomica): poison-nut (tree), vomit nut (tree)
- (fruit of the tree): poison nut, vomit nut
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