henbane


Definition: Meaning of, henbane in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈhɛnbeɪn /

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henbane henbanes
  1. poisonous fetid Old World herb having sticky hairy leaves and yellow-brown flowers; yields hyoscyamine and scopolamine
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henbane used in phrases

  • Egyptian henbane (noun)
    1. poisonous herb whose leaves are a source of hyoscyamine
  • black henbane (noun)
    1. poisonous fetid Old World herb having sticky hairy leaves and yellow-brown flowers; yields hyoscyamine and scopolamine
  • yellow henbane (noun)
    1. found on sea beaches from Virginia to South America having greenish-yellow flowers and orange or yellow berries
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