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Mandrake Definition & Meaning

mandrake
noun
  1. the root of the mandrake plant; used medicinally or as a narcotic
  2. a plant of southern Europe and North Africa having purple flowers, yellow fruits and a forked root formerly thought to have magical powers

"Mandrake" in song lyrics

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  • "I've got no rabbit in my hat yeah I'm not Mandrake"
    Urthboy f/ Ozi Batla — Last Chance
  • "ph of soil for mandrake"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does mandrake mean?
the root of the mandrake plant; used medicinally or as a narcotic a plant of southern Europe and North Africa having purple flowers, yellow fruits and a forked root formerly thought to have magical powers
What part of speech is mandrake?
Mandrake is a noun.
How many definitions does mandrake have?
Mandrake has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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