mezereon (Meaning)

Wordnet

mezereon (n)

small European deciduous shrub with fragrant lilac-colored flowers followed by red berries on highly toxic twigs

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mezereon (n.)

A small European shrub (Daphne Mezereum), whose acrid bark is used in medicine.

Synonyms & Antonyms of mezereon

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mezereon Sentence Examples

  1. The fragrant mezereon bloomed in the early spring, its pink flowers adding a splash of color to the dull landscape.
  2. The mezereon's delicate petals were a harbinger of warmer days to come.
  3. The plant's scientific name, Daphne mezereum, honored the Greek goddess Daphne, who was transformed into a laurel tree to escape Apollo.
  4. Mezereon's bark and berries are poisonous, containing the toxic compound mezerein.
  5. In traditional medicine, mezereon was used to treat a variety of ailments, including skin diseases and rheumatism.
  6. The plant's toxicity has led to its use as a pesticide against insects and rodents.
  7. Mezereon is also a popular ornamental plant, prized for its attractive flowers and colorful bark.
  8. The plant's attractive appearance belies its dangerous nature, and it should be grown with caution.
  9. Some species of mezereon are endangered due to habitat loss and overgrazing.
  10. The mezereon's unique combination of beauty and danger has made it a subject of fascination for centuries.

FAQs About the word mezereon

small European deciduous shrub with fragrant lilac-colored flowers followed by red berries on highly toxic twigsA small European shrub (Daphne Mezereum), whose

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The fragrant mezereon bloomed in the early spring, its pink flowers adding a splash of color to the dull landscape.

The mezereon's delicate petals were a harbinger of warmer days to come.

The plant's scientific name, Daphne mezereum, honored the Greek goddess Daphne, who was transformed into a laurel tree to escape Apollo.

Mezereon's bark and berries are poisonous, containing the toxic compound mezerein.