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Aconitum napellus

Etymology

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From monnik (monk) +‎ -s- +‎ kap (cap, hood).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈmɔ.nɪksˌkɑp/
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  • Hyphenation: mon‧niks‧kap

Noun

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monnikskap f (plural monnikskappen, diminutive monnikskapje n)

  1. (literally) A monk's hood, part of his habit.
  2. (botany) The herb known as monkshood, of genus Aconitum; particularly, the very toxic species Aconitum napellus and its ornamental cultivars.
    Synonym: akoniet

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