Aconite

Pronunciation: /ˈækəˌnaɪt/

Definitions of aconite

noun Aconite can also refer to a poisonous extract from this plant used in ancient times as a poison or medicine.

Example Sentences

A1 Aconite is a poisonous plant.

A2 The herbalist recommended aconite for treating inflammation.

B1 The hiker accidentally ingested aconite and had to be rushed to the hospital.

B2 Aconite is known for its toxic properties and should be handled with caution.

C1 The scientist conducted experiments to study the effects of aconite on the nervous system.

C2 The pharmacologist synthesized a new compound based on the structure of aconite for potential medical applications.

Examples of aconite in a Sentence

formal The toxic plant aconite is also known as wolfsbane.

informal I heard that aconite is a really poisonous plant.

slang Don't mess with aconite, it's no joke.

figurative Her words were like aconite, poisoning the atmosphere with negativity.

Grammatical Forms of aconite

• past tense: aconited
• plural: aconites
• comparative: more aconite
• superlative: most aconite
• present tense: aconites
• future tense: will aconite
• perfect tense: have aconited
• continuous tense: is aconiting
• singular: aconite
• positive degree: aconite
• infinitive: to aconite
• gerund: aconiting
• participle: aconited

Origin and Evolution of aconite

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'aconite' comes from the Greek word 'akoniton', which is derived from the ancient Greek word 'akon' meaning dart, referring to the use of the plant's poison on arrows.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the plant known for its poisonous properties, the word 'aconite' has evolved to also include the plant's medicinal uses in modern times.