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monkshood

/ˈmʌŋks.hʊd/
monks · hood
Plural:monkshoods
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• noun

1

A highly poisonous herbaceous plant of the buttercup family (genus Aconitum) native to the Northern Hemisphere, known for its deeply lobed leaves and prominent, helmet-shaped blue or purple flowers.

Example

"The botanist carefully wore thick gloves while examining the monkshood, fully aware that its toxic alkaloids could be absorbed through the skin."

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• Nearby Words

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monkish
monklike
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mono
mono river
monobrow

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-16th century, from 'monk' and 'hood', named for the striking resemblance of the plant's arched upper sepal to the cowl worn by medieval monks.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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