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| ac·o·nite [ ákə nt ] (plural ac·o·nites) |
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1. extract of plant root: an extract of the dried poisonous root of some plants of the genus. Latin name Aconitum. Use: homeopathic remedy.
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2. plant with hooded flowers: a plant with poisonous roots. Flowers: purplish blue or white, hooded. Native to: northern temperate regions. Genus Aconitum.
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3. plants Same as winter aconite
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| [Mid-16th century. Directly or via French< Latin aconitum< Greek akoniton] |