nux vomica

Signification (Anglais)

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.

Concepts

vomiquier

noix vomique

Synonymes

curare

emetic

nut

poison nut

strychnine tree

vomiting nut

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semen strychnos

Traductions

Brechnuss

nou vòmica

εμετικό

κάρυο

nuez vómica

Étymologie (Anglais)

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