Egyptian henbane

/əˌdʒɪpʃən ˌhɛnˈbeɪn/
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Definitions of Egyptian henbane
  1. noun
    poisonous herb whose leaves are a source of hyoscyamine
    synonyms: Hyoscyamus muticus
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    type of:
    herb, herbaceous plant
    a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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