Mandragora Officinarum (Noun)
Meaning
A plant of southern Europe and North Africa having purple flowers, yellow fruits and a forked root formerly thought to have magical powers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The mandragora officinarum was used in ancient rituals due to its alleged magical properties.
- People believed that the mandragora officinarum had the power to protect against evil spirits and misfortune.
- In medieval times, the mandragora officinarum was highly sought after for its supposed healing abilities.
- The forked root of the mandragora officinarum was often depicted in ancient artwork as a symbol of mysticism.
- The mandragora officinarum was also known as the 'devil's root' due to its association with dark magic and witchcraft.