hyoscyamus
hyoscyamus · hyoscyamuses · hyoscyami
Any of the genus Hyoscyamus of henbanesAny of the genus Hyoscyamus of henbanes.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)Any of the genus Hyoscyamus of henbanes.
genus of poisonous herbs: henbane
(archaic, countable, uncountable)The leaves of black henbane (Hyoscyamus niger), used in neuralgic and pectoral troubles.
Origin
From the genus name.From the genus name.
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Forms
plural: hyoscyamuses / hyoscyami| Singular | hyoscyamus |
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regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- genus of poisonous herbs: henbane:genus Hyoscyamus
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable