Aconite (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various usually poisonous plants of the genus Aconitum having tuberous roots and palmately lobed leaves and blue or white flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The hikers were warned to avoid touching the aconite that grew along the mountain trail due to its toxic properties.
- Aconite was used in ancient times as a poison for hunting and warfare, but its use was eventually outlawed.
- The botanist carefully handled the aconite specimen, wearing gloves to protect herself from its toxic sap.
- In some cultures, aconite is believed to have medicinal properties and is used to treat certain ailments, but its use is highly regulated.
- The aconite that grew in the garden was a beautiful shade of blue, but the gardener made sure to keep it out of reach of children and pets.