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1. (n.) mandrake
a narcotic, short-stemmed European plant, Mandragora officinarum, of the nightshade family, having a fleshy, often forked root somewhat resembling a human form.
Etymology: (1275–1325; alter. of mandrage (taken by folk etym. as man+drake2 in sense “dragon”), prob. < MD < ML mandragoramandragora)
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1. (noun) mandrake root, mandrake
the root of the mandrake plant; used medicinally or as a narcotic
2. (noun) mandrake, devil's apples, Mandragora officinarum
a plant of southern Europe and North Africa having purple flowers, yellow fruits and a forked root formerly thought to have magical powers
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1. (noun) mandrake
a low plant (Mandragora officinarum) of the Nightshade family, having a fleshy root, often forked, and supposed to resemble a man. It was therefore supposed to have animal life, and to cry out when pulled up. All parts of the plant are strongly narcotic. It is found in the Mediterranean region
2. (noun) mandrake
the May apple (Podophyllum peltatum). See May apple under May, and Podophyllum
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