(countable) Any of various poisonous plants, of the genus Aconitum, with blue or white flowers in the shape of a hood.
Used in a Sentence
monkshood
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for monkshood.
Editorial note
Several of the ones you've possibly heard of from Harry Potter or general folklore (monkshood, wolfsbane, deadly nightshade, mandrake) are poisonous and wild (sometimes common) in Britain.
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Quick take
(countable) Any of various poisonous plants, of the genus Aconitum, with blue or white flowers in the shape of a hood.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of monkshood gathered in one view.
(uncountable) The dried leaves or flowers of these plants formerly used as a source of medicinal alkaloids.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for monkshood.
noun
(countable) Any of various poisonous plants, of the genus Aconitum, with blue or white flowers in the shape of a hood.
See also: aconitum-napellus, helmetflower, helmet-flower
noun
(uncountable) The dried leaves or flowers of these plants formerly used as a source of medicinal alkaloids.
See also: aconitum-napellus, helmetflower, helmet-flower
Example sentences
Several of the ones you've possibly heard of from Harry Potter or general folklore (monkshood, wolfsbane, deadly nightshade, mandrake) are poisonous and wild (sometimes common) in Britain.
You can also grow monkshood in the backyard.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use monkshood in a sentence?
Several of the ones you've possibly heard of from Harry Potter or general folklore (monkshood, wolfsbane, deadly nightshade, mandrake) are poisonous and wild (sometimes common) in Britain.
What does monkshood mean?
(countable) Any of various poisonous plants, of the genus Aconitum, with blue or white flowers in the shape of a hood.
What part of speech is monkshood?
monkshood is commonly used as noun.