nux vomica
nux vom·i·ca
noun \ˈnəks-ˈvä-mi-kə\ plural nux vomica
Definition of NUX VOMICA
1
: the poisonous disk-shaped seed of a tree (Strychnos nux-vomica of the family Loganiaceae) of southern Asia that contains several alkaloids and especially strychnine and brucine; also : the tree yielding nux vomica
2
: a drug containing nux vomica
Origin of NUX VOMICA
New Latin, literally, emetic nut
First Known Use: 14th century
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