wolfsbane

Meanings

• noun

  A toxic plant, usually identified as a member of the nightshade family, used historically as a protection against werewolves.

  - "The villagers believed that wolfsbane could protect them from the werewolf's curse."
  - "She grew wolfsbane in her garden as a precaution against supernatural threats."

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Synonyms

arnica , leopard's bane , leopardsbane , mountain tobacco , wolf's bane , aconite , monkshood

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wolfsbane
dainty , rainy , chainy , vainly

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Variants

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wolfsbane , wolfsbanes

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Etymology

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The name 'wolfsbane' comes from Old English 'wulf' (wolf) and 'bana' (bane, poison).

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Trivia

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1. Wolfsbane is also known as monkshood and aconitum.

2. It contains a potent neurotoxin called aconitine.

3. Wolfsbane has been used in traditional medicine for various ailments.

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Related Concepts

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1. werewolf: A mythological or folkloric human with the ability to shape-shift into a wolf or wolf-like creature.

2. nightshade family: A family of flowering plants that includes tomatoes, potatoes, and several poisonous species.

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Culture

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In folklore, wolfsbane was believed to have the power to repel or even kill werewolves. It was often used as a protective charm or worn as a necklace.

How to Memorize "wolfsbane"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, white, poisonous flower with a distinctive strong odor. Visualize it being used as a protective charm against werewolves.

2. associate
   

   - Associate wolfsbane with protection, werewolves, and the nightshade family.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence like 'Wolves Beware: Wolfsbane Awaits' to help remember the meaning and association with werewolves.

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