Plural of mandrake

Forms of mandrake

Mandrakes in a sentence

• We make simulacra out of mandrakes—like the manicurist in the barber shop.1963, Lester del Rey, The Sky Is Falling. From the entry manicurist
• Deadly nightshade, henbane, hellebore and mandrakes were of evil reputation; the latter being called the "Devil's Candles," as they were supposed to shine out with baleful gleams upon dark nights.1936, Rollo Ahmed, The Black Art, London: Long, page 157. From the entry devil's candle

Meaning of mandrake

1. noun Any plant of the genus Mandragora, certain of which are said to have medicinal or aphrodisiac properties; the root of these plants often resembles the shape of a small person, hence occasioning various mythic, magical, or occult uses.
2. noun A root of a mandrake plant that resembled human form, especially one kept or used for magic or occult purposes.
3. noun The drug methaqualone.

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Questions about the plural of mandrake

What is the plural of mandrake?

The plural of mandrake is mandrakes.

Is mandrake countable?

Mandrake is a countable and uncountable noun.