A drug, as ergot, which by exciting uterine contractions promotes the expulsion of the contents of the uterus.
The beautiful and highly elastic wood of a tree of the
genus Brosimum (B. Aubletii), found in Guiana; -- so called from black
spots in it which bear some resemblance to hieroglyphics; also called
snakewood, and leopardwood. It is much used for bows and for walking
sticks...
