poisonous plants, of the genus Aconitum, with blue or white flowers in the shape of a hood' name='description'> monk's hood - definition and meaning

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  • noun countable Any of various poisonous plants, of the genus Aconitum, with blue or white flowers in the shape of a hood
  • noun uncountable The dried leaves or flowers of these plants formerly used as a source of medicinal alkaloids

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