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Definition: Ophioxylon serpentinum
Snakewood
\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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