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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

mandrake

/ˈmændreɪk/ noun · British & US
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What does mandrake mean?

noun

A plant of the genus Mandragora, having a fleshy root and a pair of leaves. In folklore, a root believed to have magical powers.

Example

"The herbalist carefully dug up the mandrake, its roots tangled in the earth."

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