Bible Dictionaries
Snakewood

Webster's Dictionary

(1):

(n.) A tropical American shrub (Plumieria rubra) which has very fragrant red blossoms.

(2):

(n.) Same as Trumpetwood.

(3):

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

(4):

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

(5):

(n.) Same as Letterwood.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Snakewood'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​s/snakewood.html. 1828.