aconite
Americannoun
noun
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any of various N temperate plants of the ranunculaceous genus Aconitum, such as monkshood and wolfsbane, many of which are poisonous Compare winter aconite
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the dried poisonous root of many of these plants, sometimes used as an antipyretic
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Etymology
Origin of aconite
1570–80; < Latin aconītum < Greek akónīton leopard's-bane, wolfsbane
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In 2017, a San Francisco woman died after consuming herbal tea that had traces of aconite in it.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2022
The challenge for doctors, Dr Juurlink said, is there is no antidote for aconite poisoning.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2022
Diners presented to hospitals nearby with symptoms resembling that of aconite poisoning.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2022
Health officials said symptoms consistent with aconite poisoning are:
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2022
Eranthis hyemalis.—A charming tuberous rooted plant, called winter aconite.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 7 "Horticulture" to "Hudson Bay" by Various
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