English Explanatory Dictionary

nux vomica

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A strychnine tree (Strychnos nux-vomica), an evergreen tree found in southeastern Asia.
  2. The fruit of Strychnos nux-vomica, which contains strychnine and brucine.
  3. A preparation made from the fruit of Strychnos nux-vomica, traditionally used as a stimulant.

Word forms

nux vomica nuces vomicae

Etymology

From Latin nux (“nut”) and vomica (“vomiting”).

Synonyms

poison-nut vomit nut poison nut
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