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conium

/ˈkəʊ.ni.əm/

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noun

/ˈkəʊ.ni.əm/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее небольшой род сильно ядовитых двулетних растений, широко известных как болиголов.

A noun referring to a small genus of highly toxic biennial plants, commonly known as hemlock.

proper noun

  1. Genus of poisonous plantsC2formalscientific

    A small genus of highly toxic biennial plants in the carrot family, commonly known as hemlock.

    ruБолиголов

    • Conium maculatum is the most well-known species of this genus.
    • The ancient philosopher Socrates was executed using a poison derived from Conium.
    • Conium plants contain alkaloids that are extremely dangerous if ingested.