Aconite
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈæ.kə.naɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Aconite is a noun meaning The herb wolfsbane, or monkshood; any plant of the genus Aconitum, all the species of which are poisonous.
Meaning
The herb wolfsbane, or monkshood; any plant of the genus Aconitum, all the species of which are poisonous.
More Meanings
- (toxicology) An extract or tincture obtained from Aconitum napellus, used as a poison and medicinally.
Example Sentences
Rampion grown in the cottage garden made the children of the house quarrelsome; breathing deeply into a handful of mint refreshed your senses, but aconite could cause your death.
Witches always anointed themselves with ointments before departing up the chimney to their Sabbaths. One such ointment was composed of Aconite, Belladonna, Water Parsley, Cinquefoil and Babies' Fat.
Word Forms
- aconites
Synonyms for aconite
Depending on context, synonyms include wolfsbane, monkshood.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include monkshood, liniment, aconitum, wolfsbane, wolfbane, anthora.
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