Definition of Snakewood

1. Noun. East Indian climbing shrub with twisted limbs and roots resembling serpents.

Exact synonyms: Rauwolfia Serpentina
Generic synonyms: Rauvolfia, Rauwolfia

Definition of Snakewood

1. n. An East Indian climbing plant (Strychnos colubrina) having a bitter taste, and supposed to be a remedy for the bite of the hooded serpent.

Definition of Snakewood

1. Noun. ''Brosimum guianense'', an Amazonian tree having hard, speckled wood that resembles snakeskin; used in musical instruments ¹

2. Noun. ''Acacia xiphophylla'', an Australian tree with curving, snake-like limbs ¹

3. Noun. Any of various North American shrubs of the genus ''Colubrina'', often specifically ''Colubrina texensis'' ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Snakewood

1. An East Indian climbing plant (Strychnos colubrina) having a bitter taste, and supposed to be a remedy for the bite of the hooded serpent. An East Indian climbing shrub (Ophioxylon serpentinum) which has the roots and stems twisted so as to resemble serpents. Same as Trumpetwood. A tropical American shrub (Plumieria rubra) which has very fragrant red blossoms. Same as Letterwood. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Snakewood

snakeproof
snakeroot
snakeroots
snakes
snakes alive
snakes and ladders
snakeskin
snakeskins
snakestone
snakestones
snakeweed
snakeweeds
snakewhip
snakewhips
snakewise
snakewood (current term)
snakewoods
snakey
snakier
snakiest
snakily
snakiness
snakinesses
snaking
snakingly
snakings
snakish
snaky
snap-link

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