Definitions for henbane
ˈhɛnˌbeɪnhen·bane

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. henbane, black henbane, stinking nightshade, Hyoscyamus nigernoun

   poisonous fetid Old World herb having sticky hairy leaves and yellow-brown flowers; yields hyoscyamine and scopolamine

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. henbanenoun

   A poisonous plant, Hyoscyamus niger, used sometimes as a drug that causes at least hallucinations, dilated pupils, restlessness, and flushed skin.

2. henbanenoun

   Any other plant of the genus Hyoscyamus.

3. Etymology: From hen + bane.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Henbanenoun

   hyoscyamus, Latin. A plant.

   The leaves are soft and hairy, growing alternately upon the branches: the cup of the flower is short, bell-shaped, and divided into five segments: the flower consists of one leaf, the bottom part of which is tubelose, but is expanded at the top, and divided into five segments, having five obtuse stamina: the fruit, which is inclosed within the calyx, resembles a pot with a cover to it, and is divided by a partition into two cells, which contain many small seeds. It is very often found growing upon the sides of banks and old dunghills. This is a very poisonous plant. Philip Miller.

   That to which old Socrates was curs’d,
   Or henbane juice, to swell ’em ’till they burst. Dryden.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. henbane

   Hyoscyamus niger, commonly known as henbane, black henbane, or stinking nightshade, is a poisonous plant in the nightshade family Solanaceae. It is native to temperate Europe and Siberia, and naturalised in Great Britain and Ireland.

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1. henbane

   Henbane, also known by its scientific name Hyoscyamus niger, is a poisonous plant that belongs to the nightshade family. It is native to Europe and parts of Asia and is known for its narcotic and hallucinogenic effects. The plant has yellow, funnel-shaped flowers and a strong, unpleasant odor. It has been used historically as a medicinal and psychoactive plant, though its high toxicity makes it dangerous for consumption.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Henbanenoun

   a plant of the genus Hyoscyamus (H. niger). All parts of the plant are poisonous, and the leaves are used for the same purposes as belladonna. It is poisonous to domestic fowls; whence the name. Called also, stinking nightshade, from the fetid odor of the plant. See Hyoscyamus

2. Etymology: [Hen + bane.]

Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Henbane

   A plant which is poisonous to poultry.

Matched Categories

1. • Herb

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How to pronounce henbane?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of henbane in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of henbane in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=henbane
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Henbane
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=henbane
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henbane
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/henbane
7. ^ Etymology and Origins
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=henbane
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=henbane