aconite
ˈækəˌnaɪt
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Definition of aconite - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
herbal drugTECH.extract from Aconitum used as poison or medicineTECH.
  • The herbalist warned about the dangers of aconite.
monkshood wolfsbane
2.
garden flowerTECH.poisonous plant with hood-shaped flowersTECH.
  • Gardeners handle aconite carefully due to its toxic properties.
monkshood wolfsbane
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Images of aconite

  • aconite: extract from Aconitum used as poison or medicine
    extract from Aconitum used as poison or medicine
  • aconite: poisonous plant with hood-shaped flowers
    poisonous plant with hood-shaped flowers

Expressions with aconite

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small yellow-flowered plant blooming in winter
The garden was dotted with winter aconite, brightening the snowy landscape.

Origin of aconite

Greek, akoniton (monkshood)

Examples of aconite in a sentence

  • The poisoner used aconite to carry out the crime.
  • Aconite blooms in early summer, adding color to the garden.
  • The herbalist warned about the dangers of aconite.

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  1. French:aconitine, aconit, ...
  2. German:Eisenhut, giftige Pflanze, ...
  3. Italian:aconito, scacciadiavoli, ...
  4. Spanish:acónito, ...
  5. Portuguese:acónito, acônito, ...
  6. Chinese:乌头, ...
  7. Japanese:トリカブト, 毒草, ...
  8. Arabic:خَانِقُ الذِّئْب, أقونيط, ...
  9. Hebrew:אַקוֹנִיט, רֹאשׁ הַשָּׂטָן, ...
  10. Russian:аконит, ...
  11. Ukrainian:аконіт, борець, ...
  12. Hindi:अकोनाइट, हूड-आकार का फूल, ...

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