Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Snakewood \Snake"wood`\, n. (Bot.)
   (a) An East Indian climbing plant ({Strychnos colubrina})
       having a bitter taste, and supposed to be a remedy for
       the bite of the hooded serpent.
   (b) An East Indian climbing shrub ({Ophioxylon serpentinum})
       which has the roots and stems twisted so as to resemble
       serpents.
   (c) Same as {Trumpetwood}.
   (d) A tropical American shrub ({Plumieria rubra}) which has
       very fragrant red blossoms.
   (e) Same as {Letterwood}.