strychnine
What is another word for strychnine? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A highly poisonous, bitter crystalline compound extracted from certain plant seeds, historically used to kill rodents.
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How to use strychnine
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strychnine poisoning
traces of strychnine
Etymology
From French strychnine, ultimately from Ancient Greek strykhnos, a name for a type of nightshade plant.
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What does “strychnine” mean?
The word “strychnine” means a highly poisonous, bitter crystalline compound extracted from certain plant seeds, historically used to kill rodents. In plain terms, a deadly poison originally derived from plants, once common in mystery fiction and as a pesticide.
How do you pronounce “strychnine”?
“Strychnine” is pronounced STRIHK-neen (/ˈstrɪkˌnaɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “strychnine” in a sentence?
Here is “strychnine” used in a sentence: “The detective suspected strychnine poisoning after finding traces in the victim’s tea.”
What part of speech is “strychnine”?
“Strychnine” is a noun.
Where does the word “strychnine” come from?
The word “strychnine” comes from Ancient Greek. From French strychnine, ultimately from Ancient Greek strykhnos, a name for a type of nightshade plant.
