aconite: Meaning and Definition of

ac•o•nite

Pronunciation: (ak'u-nīt"), [key]
— n.
  1. any plant belonging to the genus Aconitum, of the buttercup family, having irregular flowers usually in loose clusters, including species with poisonous and medicinal properties.
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