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wolfsbane

/wɒlfseɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does wolfsbane mean?

noun

A plant, Aconitum vulparia, whose roots and leaves are highly toxic and were formerly used in medicine, and whose flowers are white or purple.

Example

"The hikers had to be careful not to touch the wolfsbane growing near the trail."

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