Hyoscyamus
Pronunciation : Hy`os*cy"a*mus
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L., fr. Gr.
Definition : 1. (Bot.)
Defn: A genus of poisonous plants of the Nightshade family; henbane.
2. (Med.)
Defn: The leaves of the black henbane (Hyoscyamus niger), used in neuralgic and pectorial troubles.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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