snakewood Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun East Indian climbing shrub with twisted limbs and roots resembling serpents
Rauwolfia serpentina.
WordNet
Snake"wood` noun
Definitions
(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 .
