goatsbane

/ˈɡoʊtzbneɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant, especially a poisonous one, that harms or kills goats.

“The farmer was careful not to let his goats graze on the nearby goatsbane.”

2. verb

To harm or kill goats, especially by allowing them to eat poisonous plants.

“The careless farmer’s goats had been goatsbanned by the toxic weeds in their field.”

Synonyms

  • deadly herb
  • toxic plant

Antonyms

  • goat food
  • nourishing plant