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Mandragora

Description:

Mandragora is a genus of plants in the nightshade family, Solanaceae. It is known for its various uses in folklore, herbal medicine, and mythology. Also commonly referred to as mandrake, it is known for its root, which resembles a human figure and has historically been associated with magical and supernatural powers.

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Noun

Sense 1:

A plant of the Mandragora genus.

Example Sentence:

The mandragora's bell-shaped flowers bloom only at night.

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Sense 2:

A mythical or magical creature associated with the mandrake root.

Example Sentence:

The mandragora is often depicted as a small humanoid with roots instead of legs.

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Sense 3:

A powerful herb used in herbal medicine.

Example Sentence:

Mandragora has been used for centuries as a herbal remedy for various ailments.

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Sense 4:

A term used metaphorically to describe something that is deeply rooted or difficult to uproot.

Example Sentence:

The beliefs and traditions of the community were deeply embedded like mandragora roots.

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