Wolfsbane: meaning, definitions and examples

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wolfsbane

 

[ หˆwสŠlfsbeษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant, poison

Wolfsbane, also known as Aconitum, is a group of flowering plants belonging to the family Ranunculaceae. It is known for its toxic properties, which have been used historically in poisons and traditional medicine. In folklore, it is associated with werewolves and often considered an antidote against lycanthropy.

Synonyms

Aconitum, blue rocket, monkshood

Examples of usage

  • He avoided the wolfsbane in the garden because of its toxicity.
  • In medieval times, wolfsbane was believed to ward off evil spirits.
  • Some cultures used wolfsbane as a poison for hunting.
  • The legend states that wolfsbane blooms in the presence of werewolves.

Translations

Translations of the word "wolfsbane" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น falcรฃo de lobo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅ‡เคกเคผเคฟเคฏเคพ เค•เคพ เคœเคกเคผเฅ€-เคฌเฅ‚เคŸเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wolfsmilch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bunga serigala

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพะฒั‡ะฐ ะพั‚ั€ัƒั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wilcza jagoda

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใ‚ชใ‚ซใƒŸใฎๆฏ’่‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aconit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aconito

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurt otu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Š‘๋Œ€ํ’€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุดุจ ุงู„ุฐุฆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlฤรญ boubel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlฤรญ bob

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹ผๆฏ’่‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ volฤja ruta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบlfarรณt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐัา›ั‹ั€ ัˆำฉะฑั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ’แƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒฌแƒแƒ›แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ wolfbane

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aconito

Word origin

The term 'wolfsbane' has its origins in the Old English word 'wulfesban', which literally means 'wolf's death'. It was used to refer to the plant's reputed ability to kill wolves, as it was historically associated with poison. The plant's toxic alkaloids were feared and respected in various cultures, often linked with supernatural elements and folklore. The word 'bane' in Old English means 'death', thus portraying the dual nature of the plant as both a remedy and a poison. The roots of wolfsbane have been found in ancient botanical texts, indicating its significance in both medical circles and as a mystical symbol. Over the centuries, the knowledge around wolfsbane evolved, intersecting with literature and popular culture, reinforcing its place as a potent symbol of danger and enchantment.