aconic
|a-con-ic|
C2
/əˈkɒnɪk/
related to aconite
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aconic' originates from the Latin word 'aconitum', which referred to the plant 'aconite'.
Historical Evolution
'aconitum' transformed into the English word 'aconic' to describe properties related to aconite.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to aconite', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of aconite, a plant of the buttercup family.
The aconic properties of the plant make it highly toxic.
Synonyms
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