Definition of STRYCHNINE

strychnine

Plural: strychnines

Noun

  • an alkaloid plant toxin extracted chiefly from nux vomica; formerly used as a stimulant
  • A very toxic, colorless crystalline alkaloid, derived from nux vomica, used as a pesticide.

Origin / Etymology

From French strychnine, from Greek στρύχνος (strýchnos, “sleepy nightshade”) (or directly from Ancient Greek στρύχνον (strúkhnon)) + -ine.

Scrabble Score: 18

strychnine is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
strychnine is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
strychnine is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

strychnine is a valid Words With Friends word