/ Dictionary / Index A aconite: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: ac•o•nite Pronunciation: (ak'u-nīt"), [key] — n. 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. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: aconite (Thesaurus) Aconcagua acorn Related Content Daily Word Quiz: laudable Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language