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Definition of henbane
henbane
/ˈhɛn.beɪn/
hen · bane
Plural:henbanes
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CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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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.
Example
"In medieval folklore, henbane was commonly associated with witchcraft and ancient remedies due to its hallucinogenic properties."
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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