English Explanatory Dictionary

henbane

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A poisonous plant, Hyoscyamus niger, used sometimes as a drug that causes at least hallucinations, dilated pupils, restlessness, and flushed skin.
  2. Any other plant of the genus Hyoscyamus.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɛnbeɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-henbane.wav

Word forms

henbane henbanes

Etymology

From Middle English henbane, hennebane ( > French hanebane), equivalent to hen + bane. Cognate with Danish hønsebane, Swedish hönsbane. Compare also Old English hennebelle (“henbane”, literally “hen-bell”).

Synonyms

black henbane hog's bane stinking nightshade hyoscyamus

Derived words

black henbane Egyptian henbane golden henbane white henbane yellow henbane
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