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aconite

ac·o·nite [ ákə nt ] (plural ac·o·nites)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. extract of plant root: an extract of the dried poisonous root of some plants of the genus. Latin name Aconitum. Use: homeopathic remedy.

2. plant with hooded flowers: a plant with poisonous roots. Flowers: purplish blue or white, hooded. Native to: northern temperate regions.  Genus Aconitum.

3. plants 
Same as  winter aconite


[Mid-16th century. Directly or via French< Latin aconitum< Greek akoniton]
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