aconite

/ˈækənaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

a poisonous plant of the genus Aconitum, especially Aconitum napellus, having blue or white helmet-shaped flowers and greenish-yellow seeds.

“The hikers had to be careful not to disturb the aconite growing in the forest.”

Synonyms

  • monk's hood
  • wolf's bane

Antonyms

  • herb
  • medicinal plant