Definitions for snakewood
snake·wood

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. snakewood, Rauwolfia serpentinanoun

   East Indian climbing shrub with twisted limbs and roots resembling serpents

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. snakewoodnoun

   Brosimum guianense, an Amazonian tree having hard, speckled wood that resembles snakeskin; used in musical instruments

2. snakewoodnoun

   Acacia xiphophylla, an Australian tree with curving, snake-like limbs

3. snakewoodnoun

   Any of various North American shrubs of the genus Colubrina, often specifically Colubrina texensis

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Snakewoodnoun

   What we call snakewood is properly the smaller branches of the root of a tall strait tree growing in the island of Timor, and other parts of the East. It has no remarkable smell; but is of an intensely bitter taste. The Indians are of opinion, that it is a certain remedy for the bite of the hooded serpent, and from thence its name of lignum colubrinum, or snakewood. We very seldom use it. John Hill Mat. Med.

   Etymology: from snake and wood.

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1. snakewood

   Snakewood is a type of medium to large hardwood tree native to South America, especially in Suriname and Guyana. The name is derived from its characteristic grain, which is highly contrasting and reminiscent of a snake's skin. It is known for its extreme density and high oil content. Because of its attractive pattern and hardness, snakewood is often used in the production of luxury items, such as ornamental objects, walking sticks, violin bows, and knife handles. Its scientific name is Brosimum guianense.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Snakewoodnoun

   an East Indian climbing plant (Strychnos colubrina) having a bitter taste, and supposed to be a remedy for the bite of the hooded serpent

2. Snakewoodnoun

   an East Indian climbing shrub (Ophioxylon serpentinum) which has the roots and stems twisted so as to resemble serpents

3. Snakewoodnoun

   same as Trumpetwood

4. Snakewoodnoun

   a tropical American shrub (Plumieria rubra) which has very fragrant red blossoms

5. Snakewoodnoun

   same as Letterwood

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1. • Rauwolfia

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of snakewood in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of snakewood in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=snakewood
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Snakewood
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=snakewood
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snakewood