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noun
Any of the genus Hyoscyamus of henbanes.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences
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noun
The leaves of black henbane (Hyoscyamus niger), used in neuralgic and pectoral troubles.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, countable, uncountable
Topics: medicine, sciences
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noun
genus of poisonous herbs: henbane
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: genus Hyoscyamus
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: asterid dicot genus
History
From the genus name.
