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cicuta

/sɪˈkuːtə/ noun · British & US
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What does cicuta mean?

noun

A plant, especially one of the species of the genus Cicuta, having a poisonous root. Also known as water hemlock.

Example

"The toxic cicuta plant was mistaken for a harmless herb by the hikers."

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