Czech Meaning of mandrake

mandragora

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Definitions and Meaning of mandrake in English

Wordnet

mandrake (n)

the root of the mandrake plant; used medicinally or as a narcotic

a plant of southern Europe and North Africa having purple flowers, yellow fruits and a forked root formerly thought to have magical powers

Webster

mandrake (n.)

A low plant (Mandragora officinarum) of the Nightshade family, having a fleshy root, often forked, and supposed to resemble a man. It was therefore supposed to have animal life, and to cry out when pulled up. All parts of the plant are strongly narcotic. It is found in the Mediterranean region.

The May apple (Podophyllum peltatum). See May apple under May, and Podophyllum.

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mandragora

the root of the mandrake plant; used medicinally or as a narcotic, a plant of southern Europe and North Africa having purple flowers, yellow fruits and a forked

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mandragorite => mandragorit, mandragora officinarum => Mandragora lékařská, mandragora => Mandragora, mandore => Mandora, mandoline => Mandolína,