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Meaning of mandrake root

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

mandrake

noun

Definitions

  1. A mandragora, a kind of tiny demon immune to fire.

  2. Any plant of the genus Mandragora, certain of which are said to have medicinal properties; the root of these plants often resembles the shape of a small person, hence occasioning various mythic, magical, or occult uses.

  3. A root of a mandrake plant that resembled human form, especially one kept or used for magic or occult purposes.

  4. The drug methaqualone.

    Synonyms:mandies