Physic nut (Bot.), a small tropical American euphorbiaceous tree
(Jatropha Curcas), and its seeds, which are well flavored, but contain
a drastic oil which renders them dangerous if eaten in large
quantities.
Phys"ic (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Physiced (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Physicking (?).] 1. To treat with physic or medicine; to administer
medicine to, esp. a cathartic; to operate on as a cathartic; to purge.