wolfsbane (Meaning)
Wordnet
wolfsbane (n)
poisonous Eurasian perennial herb with broad rounded leaves and yellow flowers and fibrous rootstock
Webster
wolfsbane (n.)
A poisonous plant (Aconitum Lycoctonum), a kind of monkshood; also, by extension, any plant or species of the genus Aconitum. See Aconite.
Synonyms & Antonyms of wolfsbane
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wolfsbane Sentence Examples
- The wolfsbane's poisonous alkaloids send shivers down my spine.
- In ancient folklore, wolfsbane was believed to protect against werewolf attacks.
- The plant's name, "wolfsbane," stems from its toxic effects on wolves.
- The Aconitum genus includes wolfsbane, a highly venomous plant.
- Wolffsbane's use as a medicinal herb dates back to antiquity.
- The leaves of wolfsbane have a distinctive shape, resembling the head of a wolf.
- Wolfsbane is a deadly poison, and ingestion of even small amounts can be fatal.
- The wolfsbane's alkaloids target the nervous system, causing seizures and paralysis.
- The cultivation of wolfsbane requires utmost caution due to its toxicity.
- The medicinal properties of wolfsbane were once lauded, but its potential for harm has overshadowed its therapeutic uses.
FAQs About the word wolfsbane
poisonous Eurasian perennial herb with broad rounded leaves and yellow flowers and fibrous rootstockA poisonous plant (Aconitum Lycoctonum), a kind of monkshood
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The wolfsbane's poisonous alkaloids send shivers down my spine.
In ancient folklore, wolfsbane was believed to protect against werewolf attacks.
The plant's name, "wolfsbane," stems from its toxic effects on wolves.
The Aconitum genus includes wolfsbane, a highly venomous plant.
