aconite Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈæ.kə.naɪt/
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Aconite as a Noun
1
The herb wolfsbane, or monkshood; any plant of the genus Aconitum, all the species of which are poisonous.
2
An extract or tincture obtained from Aconitum napellus, used as a poison and medicinally.
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).
Word Facts for Aconite
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈæ.kə.naɪt/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | The herb wolfsbane, or monkshood; any plant of the genus Aconitum, all the species of which are poisonous |
| Plural | aconites |
Pronouncing Aconite
Aconite is pronounced /ˈæ.kə.naɪt/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (æ).