Wolfsbane

/ˈwʊlfzbeɪn/ noun

Definition

A highly poisonous plant with purple or yellow flowers, historically believed to protect against or harm werewolves and wolves.

Etymology

Compound of 'wolf' and 'bane' (meaning poison or curse). The name comes from the medieval belief that the plant could kill wolves, though scientific evidence doesn't support this—it's likely based on folk legend.

Kelly Says

Wolfsbane appears in both folklore and actual history: people really did plant it thinking it would repel wolves, but modern chemistry shows it's just a deadly poison to everything—the superstition was so powerful it influenced plant naming for centuries!

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