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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

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  • "aconite monkshood"
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Frequently asked questions

What does monkshood mean?
a poisonous herb native to northern Europe having hooded blue-purple flowers; the dried leaves and roots yield aconite
What part of speech is monkshood?
Monkshood is a noun.

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