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Baneberry (Noun)

Meaning 1

A plant of the genus Actaea having acrid poisonous berries.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The baneberry plant, with its shiny black berries, grew wild in the forest, a warning to locals about its toxic properties.
  • Baneberry, a poisonous North American plant, can be mistaken for edible blueberries due to their resemblance in color.
  • In certain traditional medicine practices, baneberry was believed to have healing properties, but modern evidence confirms its acrid berries are indeed poisonous.
  • Caution signs were erected to warn visitors about the presence of poisonous plants, including the baneberry that grew throughout the park.
  • After identifying a baneberry plant in her yard, Sarah decided to remove it to protect her pets and children from its acrid berries.

Synonyms

  • Cohosh
  • Herb Christopher

Hyponyms

  • Actaea Rubra
  • Snakeberry
  • Redberry
  • Red-berry
  • Actaea Alba
  • White Cohosh
  • White Bead
  • Doll's Eyes

Meaning 2

A poisonous berry of a plant of the genus Actaea.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The forest floor was dotted with the red and white baneberry that grew wildly and warningly among the trees.
  • Children playing in the woods were cautioned about eating the appealing but deadly baneberry.
  • I carefully led my daughter around the baneberry, trying to make her understand that some plants were not food.
  • Baneberry, often mistaken for an edible cherry, is extremely poisonous if ingested.
  • The local guide emphasized the dangers of baneberry, pointing out the distinctive colors and warning against any contact.
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