Define the word Cocculus indicus"Cocculus Indicus" gcide "The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48"
Multum \Mul"tum\, n.
An extract of quassia licorice, fraudulently used by brewers
in order to economize malt and hops. --Craig.
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Hard multum, a preparation made from Cocculus Indicus,
etc., used to impart an intoxicating quality to beer.
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"Cocculus Indicus" gcide "The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48"
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.
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