aconites

[US]/'ækənaɪt/
[UK]/'ækənaɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a poisonous plant in the buttercup family;a powerful heart stimulant and painkiller.

Example Sentences

Monkshood:Plant used in potions. Also known as aconite or wolfsbane.

(3) if have a headache light person, can give pair of disease treatment, if luminal of profess to convinced, chlorodyne reachs aconite;

The aconite plant is highly toxic and should be handled with care.

Aconite is sometimes used in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal properties.

Gardeners should be cautious when planting aconite in their gardens due to its toxicity.

The bright blue flowers of the aconite plant add a pop of color to the garden.

Aconite poisoning can be fatal if not treated promptly.

Aconite is also known as monkshood or wolfsbane in English.

Ingesting aconite can lead to symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and heart palpitations.

Aconite is commonly found in mountainous regions and damp meadows.

The roots of the aconite plant are used in some cultures for their medicinal properties.

Aconite has been used historically as a poison for hunting and warfare.

Real-world Examples

It grows in the mountainous areas of the northern hemisphere, commonly known as aconite, blue rocket and wolfsbane.

Source: The Vampire Diaries Season 2

The drug called aconite comes from the wolfsbane plant.

Source: VOA Special November 2018 Collection

" It's time for my aconite, " said old Mr. Coulson.

Source: Selected Works of O. Henry

Mortimer, a tablespoonful every half-hour will--Oh, the child needs belladonna, too; I know she does--and aconite.

Source: The Short Stories of Mark Twain

Just like early anesthetics, which included familiar poisons like hemlock and aconite, modern drugs can have serious side effects.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

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