Word
Mandrake
How many syllables?
2 Syllables
How it's divided?
man-drake
Definition
- n. - A low plant (Mandragora officinarum) of the Nightshade
family, having a fleshy root, often forked, and supposed to resemble a
man. It was therefore supposed to have animal life, and to cry out when
pulled up. All parts of the plant are strongly narcotic. It is found in
the Mediterranean region.
- n. - The May apple (Podophyllum peltatum). See May apple under
May, and Podophyllum.
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