nux vomica

 
Pronunciation: /nʌks ˈvɒmɪkə/

noun

[mass noun]
  • a spiny southern Asian tree with berry-like fruit and toxic seeds that are a commercial source of strychnine.
    • Strychnos nux-vomica, family Loganiaceae
  • a homeopathic preparation of this plant used especially for the treatment of symptoms of overeating and overdrinking.

Origin:

late Middle English: from medieval Latin, from Latin nux 'nut' + vomica 'causing vomiting' (from vomere 'to vomit')