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monkshood

/mɒŋkhuːd/ noun · British & US
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What does monkshood mean?

noun

A perennial plant of the genus Aconitum, having blue or purple flowers and a poisonous root. Also called aconitum.

Example

"The monkshood plant was carefully avoided by the hikers due to its toxic properties."

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