Lexic.us

Definition of Snakewood

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

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)

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