nux vomica

/ˌˈnʌks ˌvɑməkə/
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Definitions of nux vomica
  1. noun
    a medicine made from the seeds of an Asiatic tree; contains strychnine and brucine; formerly used as a stimulant
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    type of:
    medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine
    (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
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