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sowbane

/ˈsaʊ.beɪn/

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noun

/ˈsaʊ.beɪn/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее тип травы, которая считается ядовитой или смертельной для свиней.

A noun referring to a type of herb that is considered poisonous or fatal to swine.

  1. Herb considered fatal to swineC2formal

    A plant that is believed to be poisonous or fatal to pigs.

    ruСвиная трава

    • Farmers were warned to keep their pigs away from the sowbane growing in the field.
    • The ancient text described sowbane as a dangerous herb for livestock.
    • Sowbane was historically avoided in pastures where pigs grazed.