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Snakewood [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

The smaller branches of a tree, growing in the isle of Timor and other parts of the east, having a bitter taste, and supposed to be a certain remedy for the bite of the hooded serpent. It is the wood of the Slrychnos colubrina.

Snakewood [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. An East Indian climbing plant (Strychnos colubrina) having a bitter taste, and supposed to be a remedy for the bite of the hooded serpent.

2. An East Indian climbing shrub (Ophioxylon serpentinum) which has the roots and stems twisted so as to resemble serpents.

3. Same as Trumpetwood.

4. A tropical American shrub (Plumieria rubra) which has very fragrant red blossoms.

5. Same as Letterwood.