mezereon

/mɛzəˈriːɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

A poisonous, yellowish-brown, milky sap of the mezereon plant, or a similar substance.

“The poison, extracted from the mezereon plant, was used by some indigenous cultures.”

2. noun

In botany, a mezereon is a type of flowering plant, specifically the Mezereon or Yellow Wintergreen (Helleborus foetidus).

“The botanist studied the unique characteristics of the mezereon plant.”

Synonyms

  • latex
  • poison
  • sap

Antonyms

  • healing agent
  • medicine