Associations to the word «Henbane»

Wiktionary

HENBANE, noun. A poisonous plant, Hyoscyamus niger, used sometimes as a drug that causes at least hallucinations, dilated pupils, restlessness, and flushed skin.
HENBANE, noun. Any other plant of the genus Hyoscyamus.

Dictionary definition

HENBANE, noun. Poisonous fetid Old World herb having sticky hairy leaves and yellow-brown flowers; yields hyoscyamine and scopolamine.

Wise words

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