monkshood

Meanings

• noun

  A toxic perennial herb, Aconitum napellus, belonging to the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). It is also known as wolf's bane, monk's hood, or helmet flower.

  - "Monkshood is a beautiful yet deadly plant."
  - "The monkshood in my garden is in full bloom."
  - "Monkshood was used as a poison in ancient times."

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Synonyms

aconite , wolfsbane

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Rhymes

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hood , good , mood , brood , food

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Variants

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monkshood , monkshoods

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Etymology

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The name monkshood is derived from the Old English word 'moncweorð', meaning 'monk's herb'. The plant was believed to be used by monks in medieval times for medicinal purposes.

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Trivia

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1. Monkshood is also known as wolfsbane, but it is not related to the true wolfsbane (Aconitum vulparia).

2. Monkshood is used in homeopathy as a remedy for arthritis and rheumatism.

3. The plant contains several toxic alkaloids, including aconitine, which can cause paralysis and death if ingested.

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Related Concepts

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1. Aconitum: A genus of poisonous plants, including monkshood.

2. Aconitine: A toxic alkaloid found in monkshood and other plants of the Aconitum genus.

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Culture

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Monkshood has been used in literature and art, particularly in medieval and Renaissance periods, due to its toxicity and symbolism of death and the supernatural. It is often depicted in paintings and illustrations as a poisonous plant or a symbol of the devil.

How to Memorize "monkshood"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the monkshood plant with its hood-like flowers and toxic berries.

2. associate
   

   - Associate monkshood with poison and danger, as well as with monks and medieval times.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the mnemonic 'Monks Hood Is A Deadly Poison' to memorize the name and meaning of monkshood.

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