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Definition of henbane

henbane

/ˈhɛn.beɪn/
hen · bane

Plural:henbanes
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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.

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

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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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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Henbane. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/henbane
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