aconite
1 synonym for aconite, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A poisonous plant of the genus Aconitum, also called wolfsbane or monkshood.
Synonyms
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How to use aconite
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a dose of aconite
aconite poisoning
traces of aconite
aconite flowers
It appears mostly in gardening writing and in toxicology or crime contexts.
Etymology
The word passed into English from French aconit, which came from the Latin aconitum, itself borrowed from an Ancient Greek word for the same plant.
Full origin of aconite →Frequently asked questions
What is aconite?
Aconite is a poisonous plant, also known as wolfsbane or monkshood, and also the name of the toxic extract taken from it.
Is aconite dangerous?
Yes, every part of the aconite plant is poisonous, and the extract has long been used as a poison.
Why is aconite also called monkshood?
It gets that name from the shape of its flower, which resembles a hood.
