/ Dictionary / Index S strychninism: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: strych•nin•ism Pronunciation: (strik'ni-niz"um), [key] — n. Pathol. a condition induced by an overdose or by excessive use of strychnine. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. strychnine St. Swithin's Day Related Content Daily Word Quiz: fresco Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language