snakewood
蛇紋樹
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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snakewood
n : East Indian climbing shrub with twisted limbs and roots
resembling serpents [syn: Rauwolfia serpentina]