What is another word for mandrake?

Pronunciation: [mˈandɹe͡ɪk] (IPA)

Mandrake, a plant from the Solanaceae family, is known by several synonyms. Some of the common synonyms include mandragora, Alraun, manikin, and mandrake root. Mandragora officinarum is another synonym that is widely used for the plant. In mythology, mandrake was believed to have magical powers and was used in various rituals. The plant has a distinctive shape, with a forked root that resembles human figures. It has been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times and is believed to aid in sleep disorders, pain relief, and treating digestive issues. Despite its varied synonyms, mandrake remains a fascinating plant with a rich history and cultural significance.

What are the hypernyms for Mandrake?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Mandrake?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for mandrake (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Mandrake?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Mandrake

He could not tear himself away from his house, it was like tearing up the shrieking mandrake by the root, almost death itself.
"Hospital Sketches"
Robert Swain Peabody
On past cool deeps of poplar, where the mandrake grew, and the sweet fern spread its magnificent leaves.
"Rose of Dutcher's Coolly"
Hamlin Garland
They identify it with the mandrake.
"Wild Life in a Southern County"
Richard Jefferies

Famous quotes with Mandrake

  • Go and catch a falling star, Get with child a mandrake root, Tell me where all past years are, Or who cleft the Devil's foot, Teach me to hear mermaids singing, Or to keep off envy's stinging, And find What wind Serves to advance an honest mind.
    John Donne

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