RATSBANE


Meaning of RATSBANE in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

( -s )

1. : arsenic trioxide

2. : any of various plants that are or are supposed to be poisonous to rats: as

a. : a West African shrub ( Dichapetalum toxicarium ) with extremely poisonous seeds — called also African ratsbane

b. : a No. American rattlesnake plantain ( Goodyera pubescens )

c. : spotted wintergreen

d. : chervil 1

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