actaea
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/ækˈtiːə/
toxic plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actaea' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'actaea', where 'actaea' referred to a type of plant.
Historical Evolution
'actaea' has remained largely unchanged from its Latin origins to its modern English usage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific type of plant, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae, commonly known as baneberry or bugbane.
The actaea plant is known for its toxic berries.
Synonyms
baneberrybugbane
Last updated: 2025/04/29 08:21