About The Word Snakewood
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Snakewood
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What's The Definition Of Snakewood?
[n] East Indian climbing shrub with twisted limbs and roots resembling serpents
Synonyms | Synonyms for Snakewood: Rauwolfia serpentina Related Terms | Find terms related to Snakewood: See Also | rauvolfia | rauwolfia Snakewood In Webster's Dictionary \Snake"wood`\, 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}.
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