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ˈmʌŋksˌhʊdmonks·hood
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Princeton's WordNet
monkshood, helmetflower, helmet flower, Aconitum napellusnoun
a poisonous herb native to northern Europe having hooded blue-purple flowers; the dried leaves and roots yield aconite
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monkshoodnoun
Any of various poisonous plants, of the genus Aconitum, with blue or white flowers in the shape of a hood
monkshoodnoun
The dried leaves or flowers of these plants formerly used as a source of medicinal alkaloids
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monkshood
Monkshood is a type of flowering plant belonging to the Ranunculaceae (buttercup) family. The common name is derived from the shape of its flowers, which resemble the hoods worn by medieval monks. Also referred to as "wolfsbane," these plants are often found in mountainous regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The plant is known for its toxicity and its use in traditional medicines.
Webster Dictionary
Monkshoodnoun
a plant of the genus Aconitum; aconite. See Aconite
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of monkshood in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of monkshood in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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