wolf's bane

Thân thiện

A gardener carefully handles wolf's bane in a botanical garden.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A poisonous Eurasian perennial herb: "wolf's bane" refers to a specific, toxic plant species native to Europe and Asia. It is characterized by its broad, rounded leaves, clusters of yellow flowers, and a fibrous rootstock. It is also commonly known as "aconite" or "monkshood."

Examples of Usage

• Noun:

Advanced Usage

• In historical/folkloric context: The name "wolf's bane" originates from its historical use as a poison for bait to kill wolves.

Variants and Related Words

• Aconite (n): The most common synonym and the scientific genus name for this plant.
• Monkshood (n): Another common name for the same plant, referring to the shape of its flowers.
• Wolfsbane: An alternative, single-word spelling.

Synonyms

• Aconitum napellus: The full scientific name for the most common species.
• Leopard's bane: Note: This is a different, less toxic plant (), but the names are sometimes confused.

Related Phrases

• "As poisonous as wolf's bane": A simile emphasizing extreme toxicity.

Học thuật

Noun

1. poisonous Eurasian perennial herb with broad rounded leaves and yellow flowers and fibrous rootstock

Từ đồng nghĩa

• wolfsbane
• wolfbane
• Aconitum lycoctonum