kì nham

Cây kì nham mọc ở một bãi đất hoang ven đường.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Henbane: A poisonous plant belonging to the nightshade family, known scientifically as Hyoscyamus niger. It is characterized by its unpleasant odor, sticky hairy leaves, and bell-shaped flowers. Historically used in medicine and witchcraft for its potent tropane alkaloids, which can cause hallucinations, delirium, and other severe anticholinergic effects.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Cây kì nham thường mọc ở những vùng đất hoang. (The henbane plant often grows in wastelands.)
  • Trong lịch sử, kì nham đôi khi được dùng làm thuốc giảm đau. (Historically, henbane was sometimes used as a pain reliever.)
  • Kì nham là một loại cây cực độc. (Henbane is a highly toxic plant.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "kì nham" is primarily used in botanical, historical, or toxicological contexts. It is not a common word in everyday modern Vietnamese.

Variants and Related Words

• Cà độc dược (n): Jimsonweed (), another toxic plant in the nightshade family with similar properties.
• Cây độc (n): Poisonous plant (a general term).

Synonyms

• Henbane: The standard English common name for the plant.
• Black henbane: Another common name emphasizing the dark center of its flower.
• : The scientific Latin name.

Notes on Usage

• "Kì nham" is a specialized term. In most general contexts, a Vietnamese speaker might describe it simply as a "loại cây độc" (type of poisonous plant) unless specifying the exact species.
• The reference from the Vietnamese-French dictionary ("jusquiame") is the French word for henbane, confirming the botanical identification.