[1] : 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.
   1913 webster

   hard multum, a preparation made from cocculus indicus,
      etc., used to impart an intoxicating quality to beer.
      1913 webster
see also:
hard multum cocculus indicus 

[2] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

cocculus indicus \coc"culus in"dicus\, 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.
   1913 webster
see also:
anamirta cocculus 

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