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Synonyms of wolfsbane

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Another word for wolfsbane is aconite. Other synonyms of wolfsbane are monkshood.

Synonyms and similar words for wolfsbane

nounAny of several poisonous perennial herbs of the genus Aconitum.

  • aconiteThe herb wolfsbane, or monkshood; any plant of the genus Aconitum, all the species of which are poisonous.
  • monkshoodAny of various poisonous plants, of the genus Aconitum, with blue or white flowers in the shape of a hood.

nounArnica montana.

  • arnicaAny of several plants, of the genus Arnica, considered to have medicinal properties, especially Arnica montana.
  • leopard's bane
  • leopardsbaneAny of various plants, including Arnica montana, Senecio doronicum, Paris quadrifolia, and species of genus Doronicum.
  • wolf's bane
  • mountain tobaccoThe plant Arnica montana.
  • mountain arnica

Meaning of wolfsbane

  1. noun Any of several poisonous perennial herbs of the genus Aconitum.
  2. noun Arnica montana.

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Questions about synonyms of wolfsbane

What is another word for wolfsbane?
Wolfsbane has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as aconite and monkshood.
What does wolfsbane mean?
Wolfsbane means any of several poisonous perennial herbs of the genus Aconitum.

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