Veratrum

[vә'reitrәm]

Definition

(noun.) a genus of coarse poisonous perennial herbs; sometimes placed in subfamily Melanthiaceae.

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Definition

(n.) A genus of coarse liliaceous herbs having very poisonous qualities.

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Definition

n. hellebore.—adj. Verā′tric.—ns. Verā′trin -e a poisonous ointment used to relieve neuralgia.—v.t. Verā′trise to poison with veratrin.

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