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mandrakes

/ˈmændreɪks/ noun · British & US
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What does mandrakes mean?

noun

A plant with yellow flowers, often associated with magic and medicine in folklore. The root of the mandrake plant was believed to have medicinal properties.

Example

"The old woman used mandrakes to make a potion to cure her ailing husband."

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