Associations to the word «Strychnine»

Wiktionary

STRYCHNINE, noun. (organic compound) A very toxic, colourless crystalline alkaloid, derived from nux vomica, used as a pesticide

Dictionary definition

STRYCHNINE, noun. An alkaloid plant toxin extracted chiefly from nux vomica; formerly used as a stimulant.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley