moonseed

/ˈmuːnzɛd/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant of the genus Menispermum, especially Menispermum canadense, whose seeds are poisonous.

“The park ranger warned hikers to avoid eating the moonseed berries.”

2. noun

A small, dark, inedible seed that resembles a black moon.

“The moonseed seed looked like a tiny black moon in the palm of her hand.”

Synonyms

  • Menispermum canadense
  • moon berry

Antonyms

  • sunflower seed