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poison hemlock

/ˈpɔɪzən ˈhemlɒk/

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/ˈpɔɪzən ˈhemlɒk/C1formalscientific
  • ruСильно ядовитое цветущее растение (Conium maculatum) с характерным затхлым запахом и стеблем в фиолетовых пятнах, исторически известное своим использованием в древних казнях, наиболее знаменито — смерть Сократа.

A highly poisonous flowering plant (Conium maculatum) with a distinctive musty smell and purple-spotted stem, historically known for its use in ancient executions, most famously the death of Socrates.

  1. Toxic plantC1formal

    A highly poisonous flowering plant (Conium maculatum) in the carrot family, native to Europe and North Africa, known for its toxic alkaloids.

    ruЯдовитый болиголов

    • Poison hemlock is often mistaken for wild carrot or parsley.
    • The ancient Greek philosopher Socrates was executed by drinking a poison hemlock concoction.
    • All parts of the poison hemlock plant are toxic to humans and animals.