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Definition of henbane

henbane

/ˈhɛn.beɪn/
hen · bane
Plural:henbanes
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• noun

1

A toxic plant of the nightshade family native to Eurasia, characterized by sticky, hairy leaves and an unpleasant odor, historically known for its dangerous psychoactive and medicinal alkaloids.

Example

"In medieval folklore, henbane was commonly associated with witchcraft and ancient remedies due to its hallucinogenic properties."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'hennebane' (hen + bane), literally meaning 'poison to hens', referring to the plant's toxicity to domestic poultry.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Henbane. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/henbane
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