strychnine

One entry found for strychnine.

Main Entry: strych·nine
Pronunciation: strik-nn, -nn, -nn
Function: noun
: a bitter poisonous alkaloid C₂₁H₂₂N₂O₂ that is obtained from nux vomica and related plants of the genus Strychnos and is used as a poison (as for rodents) and medicinally as a stimulant of the central nervous system