Monkshood Definition & Meaning

monkshood
noun
  1. a poisonous herb native to northern Europe having hooded blue-purple flowers; the dried leaves and roots yield aconite

"Monkshood" in song lyrics

See how monkshood is used in real songs:

  • "aconite monkshood"
    AOL — AOL

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