jimsonweed

/ˈdʒɪmsənˌwiːd/

Definitions

1. noun

a plant of the genus Datura, especially Datura stramonium, with poisonous leaves and seeds, used in medicine and as a hallucinogen.

“The doctor warned the patient about the dangers of ingesting jimsonweed, which can cause severe hallucinations and other health problems.”

Synonyms

  • Datura stramonium
  • devil's trumpet
  • moonflower

Antonyms

  • healer
  • medicine