mandrake

Meanings

• A root plant believed to resemble a human figure when pulled from the ground.

  - "The mandrake root was said to cry out like a human when it was pulled from the ground."
  - "Legend has it that if you heard the mandrake scream as it was pulled from the ground, you would go mad."

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Synonyms

mandies

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Rhymes

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mandrake , shake , Ake , Make

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Homophones

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1. Mandrake (en) : A root plant believed to resemble a human figure when pulled from the ground.
   

2. Mandrake (en) : An imaginary creature that resembles a human with the legs of a goat and the body covered in scales or fur.
   

3. Mandrake root (en) : A root plant believed to resemble a human figure when pulled from the ground.
   

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Variants

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mandrake , mandrakes

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The mandrake root is usually sold in dried or powdered form for medicinal or magical purposes.

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Etymology

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The word 'mandrake' comes from the Middle English word 'mandragore', which was derived from the Old French word 'mandragon', meaning 'man-dragon'. The association between the mandrake root and the appearance of a human figure may have contributed to its name.

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1. Aconitum: A genus of herbaceous perennial plants in the family Ranunculaceae. Many species of Aconitum are known to contain potent neurotoxic alkaloids, such as aconitine and mesaconitine, which can cause paralysis, respiratory failure, and even death if ingested or absorbed through the skin.

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Culture

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In various cultures, the mandrake root has been associated with magical properties, healing, and protection. For instance, in ancient Greece, the mandrake root was believed to have the power to relieve pain, cure infertility, and even bring the dead back to life. Similarly, in medieval Europe, the mandrake root was believed to possess powerful aphrodisiac qualities, and it was also believed to have the ability to cure various illnesses and conditions, such as epilepsy, arthritis, and even the plague. Despite these beliefs, there is little scientific evidence to support the alleged magical or healing properties of the mandrake root.

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