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Snakewood   Listen
noun
Snakewood  n.  (Bot.)
(a)
An East Indian climbing plant (Strychnos colubrina) having a bitter taste, and supposed to be a remedy for the bite of the hooded serpent.
(b)
An East Indian climbing shrub (Ophioxylon serpentinum) which has the roots and stems twisted so as to resemble serpents.
(c)
Same as Trumpetwood.
(d)
A tropical American shrub (Plumieria rubra) which has very fragrant red blossoms.
(e)
Same as Letterwood.






Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48








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"Snakewood" Quotes from Famous Books



... thought at the time, either the last or the last but one on the left. I now know that it was the last but one. There is no doubt at all in my mind that it was Mr. Cole, for not only did I see his face, but he carried the snakewood cane which he ...
— The Man Who Knew • Edgar Wallace



Words linked to "Snakewood" :   rauvolfia, Rauwolfia serpentina, rauwolfia



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