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mandragora Synonyms
Another word for mandragora
Choosing another word for mandragora depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
Any Old World herbaceous perennial plant of the genus Mandragora in the nightshade family (Solanaceae), native to the Mediterranean region and Asia, having a thick, forked root resembling a human figure and a basal rosette of leaves surrounding bell-shaped whitish, purplish, or greenish flowers.
Usage Example
"In medieval herbalism, the forked root of the mandrake was prized for its supposed magical properties."
Strongest
mandrake
• noun (Context 2)
A narcotic potion or medicinal preparation made from the root of the mandrake plant, historically used as a sedative, soporific, or anesthetic.
Usage Example
"In Shakespeare's tragedy, Iago remarks that neither poppy nor soporific shall ever medicine Othello to sweet sleep again."
Strong
soporific
narcotic
sedative
Weak
opiate
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Mandragora. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/mandragora