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oenanthe

/iːˈnæn.θi/

Traduction: Terme scientifique désignant un genre de plantes toxiques, connues sous le nom de oenanthe ou ciguë aquatique, ou un genre d'oiseaux passereaux appelés traquets.

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/iːˈnæn.θi/C2formalscientific
  • frTerme scientifique désignant un genre de plantes toxiques, connues sous le nom de oenanthe ou ciguë aquatique, ou un genre d'oiseaux passereaux appelés traquets.

A scientific term referring to a genus of poisonous herbs known as water dropworts, or a genus of birds known as wheatears.

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  1. Poisonous herbsC2formalscientific

    A genus of plants in the family Apiaceae, commonly known as water dropworts, which are highly toxic to humans and animals.

    frŒnanthe (plantes toxiques)

    • The Oenanthe crocata, also known as hemlock water dropwort, is one of the most poisonous plants in the UK.
    • Farmers must be careful to remove Oenanthe from pastures to prevent livestock poisoning.
    • The ancient Greeks used extracts from certain Oenanthe species for executions.
  2. WheatearsC2formalscientific

    A genus of small passerine birds in the family Muscicapidae, known for their distinctive white rumps and migratory behavior.

    frTraquet

    • The northern wheatear, Oenanthe oenanthe, migrates from the Arctic to Africa each year.
    • Birdwatchers spotted a rare Oenanthe species on the coastal cliffs.
    • The Oenanthe genus includes many species found across Europe, Asia, and Africa.