strophanthus

[ stroh-fan-thuhs ]

noun

, plural stro·phan·thus·es.

1. any of various shrubs or small trees belonging to the genus Strophanthus, of the dogbane family, chiefly of tropical Africa.
2. the dried, ripe seed of any of these plants, which yields the drug strophanthin.

strophanthus

/ strəʊˈfænθəs /

noun

1. any small tree or shrub of the apocynaceous genus Strophanthus, of tropical Africa and Asia, having strap-shaped twisted petals. The seeds of certain species yield the drug strophanthin
2. the seeds of any of these plants

Word History and Origins

Origin of strophanthus¹

< New Latin (1802) < Greek stróph ( os ) twine + ánthos flower

Word History and Origins

Origin of strophanthus¹

C19: New Latin, from Greek strophos twisted cord + anthos flower

Example Sentences

This alkaloid, having the formula C14H16O4N2, is also found in fenugreek, Trigonella fœnum-græcum, in various leguminous plants, and in the seeds of strophanthus.

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But the drug strophanthus, prescribed for old Mr. Beesley, was not one of them.

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Tincture of strophanthus, in 2-dram doses, will quiet the tumultuous action of the heart in some cases where the digitalis fails.

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They comprise prussic acid, dilute solution of oxalic acid and oxalates, aconite, digitalis, strophanthus, convallaria, and tobacco.

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Weakness of the heart, as indicated by the condition of the pulse, is treated by the use of such drugs as digitalis, strophanthus, or strychnin, according to circumstances.

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