English

The nux vomica tree and fruit.

Noun

nux vomica ‎(plural nuces vomicae)

1. The 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.

Synonyms

• (Strychnos nux-vomica): poison-nut (tree), vomit nut (tree)
• (fruit of the tree): poison nut, vomit nut

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See also

• Strychnos nux-vomica on Wikipedia.Wikipedia