Snakewood n. (Bot.) (a)An East Indian climbing plant (Strychnos colubrina) having a bitter taste, and supposed to be a remedy for the bite of the hooded serpent.
(b)An East Indian climbing shrub (Ophioxylon serpentinum) which has the roots and stems twisted so as to resemble serpents.
(d)A tropical American shrub (Plumieria rubra) which has very fragrant red blossoms.
