HYOSCYAMUSES

Noun

hyoscyamuses

plural of hyoscyamus

Source: Wiktionary


HYOSCYAMUS

Hy`os*cy"a*mus, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr.

1. (Bot.)

Definition: A genus of poisonous plants of the Nightshade family; henbane.

2. (Med.)

Definition: The leaves of the black henbane (Hyoscyamus niger), used in neuralgic and pectorial troubles.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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