nux vomica (English, noun)
expansion: nux vomica (plural nuces vomicae)
Senses:
glosses: A strychnine tree (Strychnos nux-vomica), an evergreen tree found in southeastern Asia.
glosses: The fruit of Strychnos nux-vomica, which contains strychnine and brucine.
glosses: A preparation made from the fruit of Strychnos nux-vomica, traditionally used as a stimulant.
Forms:
form: nuces vomicae
tags: plural