snakewood
/ˈsneɪkwʊd/noun
1
- a tree or shrub which has timber from which a snakebite antidote or other medicinal extract is obtained蛇药树, 蛇木。
1.1
- Several species, in particular the tree Strychnos minor or (colubrine) (family Loganiaceae), of the Indian subcontinent.数种, 尤指印度次大陆的小马钱子(马钱科)。
2
- a tropical American tree which has timber with a snakeskin pattern, used for decorative work蛇纹木, 红饱食桑。
2.1
- Brosimum rubescens, family Moraceae.拉丁名Brosimum rubescens,桑科。