Wolfsbane: meaning, definitions and examples
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wolfsbane
[ หwสlfsbeษชn ]
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:
๐ต๐น falcรฃo de lobo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเฅเคกเคผเคฟเคฏเคพ เคเคพ เคเคกเคผเฅ-เคฌเฅเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Wolfsmilch
๐ฎ๐ฉ bunga serigala
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะพะฒัะฐ ะพััััะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ wilcza jagoda
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใชใซใใฎๆฏ่
๐ซ๐ท aconit
๐ช๐ธ aconito
๐น๐ท kurt otu
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุดุจ ุงูุฐุฆุจ
๐จ๐ฟ vlฤรญ boubel
๐ธ๐ฐ vlฤรญ bob
๐จ๐ณ ็ผๆฏ่
๐ธ๐ฎ volฤja ruta
๐ฎ๐ธ รบlfarรณt
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัาัั ัำฉะฑั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแก แฌแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ wolfbane
๐ฒ๐ฝ aconito
Etymology
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.