Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aconite
noun
/ˈakəˌnīt/
Definition
Aconite is a type of flowering plant known for its toxic properties and beautiful blue or purple flowers.
Examples
- Aconite blooms in late summer and is admired for its striking appearance in gardens.
- Due to its toxicity, aconite has been historically used with caution in traditional medicine.
- The plant’s name, monkshood, comes from the shape of its flowers that resemble a hood worn by monks.
Meaning
Aconite, often called monkshood or wolfsbane, is a plant in the buttercup family that is known primarily for its highly poisonous alkaloids.
Synonyms
- Monkshood
- Wolfsbane
