Synonyms of henbane
5 similar words
Another word for henbane is black henbane. Other synonyms of henbane are hog's bane, hog's bean, stinking nightshade and hyoscyamus.
Synonyms and similar words for henbane
nounAny member of the species Hyoscyamus niger of poisonous plants, used sometimes as a drug that...
- black henbaneA plant of the species Hyoscyamus niger.
- hog's baneSynonym of henbane (Hyoscyamus spp.).
- hog's beanSynonym of henbane.
- stinking nightshadeSynonym of henbane.
nounHyoscyamus.
- hyoscyamusThe leaves of black henbane (Hyoscyamus niger), used in neuralgic and pectoral troubles.
Meaning of henbane
- noun Any member of the species Hyoscyamus niger of poisonous plants, used sometimes as a drug that causes at least hallucinations, dilated pupils, restlessness, and flushed skin.
- noun Any other plant of the genus Hyoscyamus.
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Questions about synonyms of henbane
- What is another word for henbane?
- Henbane has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as black henbane, hog's bane, hog's bean, stinking nightshade and hyoscyamus.
- What does henbane mean?
- Henbane means any member of the species Hyoscyamus niger of poisonous plants, used sometimes as a drug that causes at least hallucinations, dilated pupils, restlessness, and flushed skin.
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