About The Word Hyoscyamus
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Hyoscyamus
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What's The Definition Of Hyoscyamus?
[n] genus of poisonous herbs: henbane
Synonyms | Synonyms for Hyoscyamus: genus Hyoscyamus Related Terms | Find terms related to Hyoscyamus: See Also | asterid dicot genus | black henbane | Egyptian henbane | family Solanaceae | henbane | Hyoscyamus muticus | Hyoscyamus niger | potato family | Solanaceae | stinking nightshade Hyoscyamus In Webster's Dictionary \Hy`os*cy"a*mus\, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?; ? a sow, hog + ?
a bean.]
1. (Bot.) A genus of poisonous plants of the Nightshade
family; henbane.
2. (Med.) The leaves of the black henbane ({Hyoscyamus
niger}), used in neuralgic and pectorial troubles.
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