Definition of Hyoscyamus

1. Noun. Genus of poisonous herbs: henbane.

Exact synonyms: Genus Hyoscyamus
Generic synonyms: Asterid Dicot Genus
Group relationships: Family Solanaceae, Potato Family, Solanaceae
Member holonyms: Black Henbane, Henbane, Hyoscyamus Niger, Stinking Nightshade, Egyptian Henbane, Hyoscyamus Muticus

Definition of Hyoscyamus

1. n. A genus of poisonous plants of the Nightshade family; henbane.

Medical Definition of Hyoscyamus

1. 1. A genus of poisonous plants of the Nightshade family; henbane. 2. The leaves of the black henbane (Hyoscyamus niger), used in neuralgic and pectorial troubles. Origin: L, fr. Gr.; a sow, hog + a bean. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hyoscyamus

hyomandibular cleft
hyomandibulas
hyomental
hyopastron
hyopharyngeus
hyoplastra
hyoplastron
hyoplastrons
hyoscine
hyoscine hydrobromide
hyoscines
hyoscyamine
hyoscyamine (6S)-dioxygenase
hyoscyamine sulfate
hyoscyamines
hyoscyamus
hyoshigi
hyosternal
hyosternum
hyostylic
hyote
hyotes
hyothyroid
hyp-
hyp.
hypabyssal
hypabyssally
hypacusia
hypacusis
hypaethral

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