bushman poison
"Bushman poison" refers to toxic substances used by the San people of Southern Africa, primarily for hunting purposes.
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Definition
C1Ethnobotany
(historical, cultural)A toxic substance derived from various plants or animals, used by the San people to prepare poison for arrow tips.
Example
- The San people traditionally used bushman poison to enhance the lethality of their arrows during hunts.
C2Toxicology
(technical)A poison extracted from species such as Acokanthera, Euphorbia, and Adenium, known for its cardiotoxic effects.
Example
- Researchers studied the cardiotoxic properties of bushman poison derived from Acokanthera oppositifolia.
B2Hunting
(traditional)A lethal mixture applied to arrows, used by the San people for hunting large game.
Example
- The hunter carefully prepared his arrows with bushman poison before setting out for the hunt.
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