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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

aconite

/əˈkoʊnaɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does aconite mean?

noun

Aconite is a plant of the Ranunculaceae family, and its name is also used for a highly toxic alkaloid extracted from it. It is also known as monk's hood or wolf's bane.

Example

"The hikers were warned not to touch the aconite plants growing near the mountain trail."

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