aconite Meaning & Definition
/ˈæ.kə.naɪt/
What Does Aconite Mean?
As a noun, aconite means The herb wolfsbane, or monkshood; any plant of the genus Aconitum, all the species of which are poisonous. It is also used to mean An extract or tincture obtained from Aconitum napellus, used as a poison and medicinally.
Word Facts for Aconite
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈæ.kə.naɪt/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | wolfsbane and monkshood |
| Plural | aconites |
Aconite Definition (Noun)
- The herb wolfsbane, or monkshood; any plant of the genus Aconitum, all the species of which are poisonous.
- An extract or tincture obtained from Aconitum napellus, used as a poison and medicinally.
Synonyms of Aconite
Aconite synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
aconite (countable and uncountable, plural aconites)
Words That Rhyme With Aconite
Origin of Aconite
From French aconit, from Latin aconītum, from Ancient Greek ἀκόνιτον (akóniton).
Pronouncing Aconite
Aconite is pronounced /ˈæ.kə.naɪt/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (æ).
Aconite: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is aconite?
Aconite is a noun.
What is another word for aconite?
You can replace aconite with words such as wolfsbane and monkshood. See the full list of aconite synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of aconite?
The plural of aconite is aconites.