Haemony
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhiːməni/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Haemony is a noun meaning (rare) A magical plant mentioned by John Milton, said to be good against enchantments.
Meaning
(rare) A magical plant mentioned by John Milton, said to be good against enchantments.
Example Sentences
It is not agreed whether Milton’s Hæmony is a real or poetical plant.
In a recent study of Thyris' magical herb in Comus, John M. Steadman concludes that “haemony means knowledge” from Greek haimon “skillful.”
He call’d it Hæmony, and gave it me / And bad me keepe it as of ſoveraine uſe / Gainſt all inchantments, mildew blaſt, or damp / Or gaſtly furies apparition; / […]
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hebon, hebona, helleborism, hamelia, horse-heal, herryment.
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