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strychnine
noun
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Word History
French, from New Latin Strychnos, from Latin, nightshade, from Greek
1819, in the meaning defined above
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“Strychnine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strychnine. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.
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Nglish: Translation of strychnine for Spanish Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about strychnine
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