cocculus indicus

from 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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from 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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