Where does “wolfsbane” come from?
wolfsbane (English) comes from Ancient Greek λυκοκτόνον, from Ancient Greek λυκοκτόνος — wolf-slaying.
wolfsbane (English): Any of several poisonous perennial herbs of the...
Definitions
- Any of several poisonous perennial herbs of the...
Ancestry of “wolfsbane”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | λυκοκτόνον | wolfsbane |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | λυκοκτόνος | wolf-slaying |