Definitions for mandrake
ˈmæn dreɪk, -drɪkman·drake

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. mandrake root, mandrakenoun

   the root of the mandrake plant; used medicinally or as a narcotic

2. mandrake, devil's apples, Mandragora officinarumnoun

   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. mandrakenoun

   A mandragora, a kind of tiny demon immune to fire.

2. mandrakenoun

   Any plant of the genus Mandragora, certain of which are said to have medicinal properties; the curiously shaped root of these plants has been likened to the shape of a little man, and thus, has attained some mythic significance.

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1. Mandrakenoun

   The flower of the mandrake consists of one leaf in the shape of a bell, and is divided at the top into several parts; the pointal afterwards becomes a globular soft fruit, in which are contained many kidney-shaped seeds: the roots of this plant is said to bear a resemblance to the human form. The reports of tying a dog to this plant, in order to root it up, and prevent the certain death of the person who dares to attempt such a deed, and of the groans emitted by it when the violence is offered, are equally fabulous. Philip Miller

   Etymology: mandragoras, Lat. mandragôre, Fr.

   Among other virtues, mandrakes has been falsely celebrated for rendering barren women fruitful: it has a soporifick quality, and the ancients used it when they wanted a narcotick of the most powerful kind. John Hill, Mat. Med.

   Would curses kill, as doth the mandrake ’s groan,
   I would invent as bitter searching terms,
   As curst, as harsh, and horrible to hear. William Shakespeare.

   Not poppy, nor mandragora,
   Nor all the drowsy syrups of the world,
   Shall ever med’cine thee to that sweet sleep. William Shakespeare.

   And shrieks like mandrakes, torn out of the earth,
   That living mortals, hearing them, run mad. William Shakespeare.

   Give me of thy sons mandrakes. Gen. xxx. 14.

   Go, and catch a falling star,
   Get with child a mandrake root. John Donne.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Mandrake

   A mandrake is the root of a plant, historically derived either from plants of the genus Mandragora found in the Mediterranean region, or from other species, such as Bryonia alba, the English mandrake, which have similar properties. The plants from which the root is obtained are also called "mandrakes". Mediterranean mandrakes are perennial herbaceous plants with ovate leaves arranged in a rosette, a thick upright root, often branched, and bell-shaped flowers followed by yellow or orange berries. They have been placed in different species by different authors. They are highly variable perennial herbaceous plants with long thick roots (often branched) and almost no stem. The leaves are borne in a basal rosette, and are variable in size and shape, with a maximum length of 45 cm (18 in). They are usually either elliptical in shape or wider towards the end (obovate), with varying degrees of hairiness.Because mandrakes contain deliriant hallucinogenic tropane alkaloids and the shape of their roots often resembles human figures, they have been associated with magic rituals throughout history, including present-day contemporary pagan traditions such as Wicca and Odinism.The English name of the plant derives from Latin mandragora through French main-de-gloire.

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1. mandrake

   A mandrake is a plant species belonging to the nightshade family, native to the Mediterranean region. Its scientific name is Mandragora officinarum. The plant is characterized by broad leaves, purple or yellow flowers, and a large human-shaped taproot, which has been attributed with mystical and magical properties across various cultures and historical periods. The plant's root and leaves are also known to contain medicinal and poisonous chemicals.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Mandrakenoun

   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. Mandrakenoun

   the May apple (Podophyllum peltatum). See May apple under May, and Podophyllum

3. Etymology: [AS. mandragora, L. mandragoras, fr. Gr. mandrago`ras: cf. F. mandragore.]

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1. Mandrake

   Mandrake is the common name for members of the plant genus Mandragora, particularly the species Mandragora officinarum, belonging to the nightshades family. Because mandrake contains deliriant hallucinogenic tropane alkaloids such as atropine, scopolamine, apoatropine, hyoscyamine and the roots sometimes contain bifurcations causing them to resemble human figures, their roots have long been used in magic rituals, today also in contemporary pagan traditions such as Wicca and Odinism.

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1. Mandrake

   man′drāk, n. a plant of the genus Mandragora, with narcotic properties, once regarded as an aphrodisiac, shrieking when pulled out of the ground.—Mandrag′ora (Shak.). [L.,—Gr. mandragoras.]

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of mandrake in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

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   The numerical value of mandrake in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=mandrake
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mandrake
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=mandrake
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandrake
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mandrake
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=mandrake
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=mandrake