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Stavesacre

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Translation of "stavesacre" into Russian

stavesacre
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈsteɪvzˌeɪkə/
US
/ˈsteɪvzˌeɪkɚ/
stavesacre
stavesacres pl
Stavesacre is a plant known for its toxic seeds.
Живокость - это растение, известное своими ядовитыми семенами.

Definitions

stavesacre
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈsteɪvzˌeɪkə/
US
/ˈsteɪvzˌeɪkɚ/
A plant of the buttercup family, Delphinium staphisagria, native to southern Europe, known for its toxic seeds that were historically used to kill lice.
The herbalist warned about the toxic properties of stavesacre when handling its seeds.
The dried seed of stavesacre, formerly used as an insecticide and parasiticide.
The apothecary kept a jar of powdered stavesacre behind the counter.
stavesacre
Adjective
raiting
UK
/ˈsteɪvzˌeɪkə/
US
/ˈsteɪvzˌeɪkɚ/
Relating to, derived from, or made with stavesacre.
The stavesacre lotion was applied to the patient's scalp.