monkshood

noun

Meaning

Any of various poisonous plants, of the genus Aconitum, with blue or white flowers in the shape of a hood
The dried leaves or flowers of these plants formerly used as a source of medicinal alkaloids

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Related words

aconitum napellus(English)helmet flower(English)helmetflower(English)aconite(English)atis(English)monk's hood(English)monkshood vine(English)anthora(English)aconitine(English)wolfsbane(English)buttercup(English)anemone(English)

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