nux vomica

Betekenis (Engels)

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.

Synoniemen

curare

emetic

nut

poison nut

strychnine tree

vomiting nut

quaker buttonswith

semen strychnos

Vertalingen

Brechnuss

vomiquier

κάρυο

noix vomique

nou vòmica

nuez vómica

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Etymologie (Engels)

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