'Anamirta Cocculus' definitions:
Definition of 'Anamirta Cocculus'
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- Menispermine \Men`i*sper"mine\, n. [Cf. F. m['e]nispermine.] (Chem.) An alkaloid distinct from picrotoxin and obtained from the cocculus indicus (the fruit of Anamirta Cocculus, formerly Menispermum Cocculus) as a white, crystalline, tasteless powder; -- called also menispermina. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Anamirta Cocculus'
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- Menispermic \Men`i*sper"mic\, a. Pertaining to, or obtained from, moonseed (Menispermum), or other plants of the same family, as the Anamirta Cocculus. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Anamirta Cocculus'
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- Cocculus Indicus \Coc"cu*lus In"di*cus\, n. [NL. cocculus (dim. of L. coccum kermes berry) + L. Indicus of India.] (Bot.) The fruit or berry of the Anamirta Cocculus, a climbing plant of the East Indies. It is a poisonous narcotic and stimulant. [1913 Webster]