Etymology
Origin of mandragora
before 1000; Middle English, Old English < Medieval Latin, Latin mandragorās < Greek mandragórās
Example Sentences
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Rolando Mandragora struck a fierce shot that crashed away off the post with Gordon nothing more than a bystander, but the hosts didn't have to wait long before they doubled their lead.
From BBC
Radu had pulled off a number of magnificent saves but was at fault for the stoppage-time winner as he managed to catch Rolando Mandragora’s cross but carried it back into his own net.
From Seattle Times
Both Rolando Mandragora and Saša Lukić are available again after serving suspensions against Venezia.
From Seattle Times
The visitors also hit the post twice, while Torino midfielder Rolando Mandragora was sent off four minutes from time for a second yellow card.
From Seattle Times
But Zaza pulled one back for Torino and Rolando Mandragora netted the equalizer 10 minutes later.
From Seattle Times
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