mandrake
word
Definition
A mandrake is a plant with a forked root that sometimes looks like a person. Its roots have been used in traditional medicine and magic, often believed to have special powers.
Usage & Nuances
'Mandrake' is mostly used in historical, botanical, or fantasy contexts. It's famous in folklore and stories (like Harry Potter), usually as a magical plant. Rarely used in everyday conversation.
Spanish: mandrágoraPortuguese (BR): mandrágoraPortuguese (PT): mandrágoraChinese (Simplified): 曼德拉草Chinese (Traditional): 曼德拉草Hindi: मैंड्रेकArabic: اليَبْروحBengali: মান্ড্রেক (উদ্ভিদ)Russian: мандрагораJapanese: マンドレイクVietnamese: cây ma cà rồng - cây mandrakeKorean: 만드레이크Turkish: adamotu - mandrakeUrdu: مینڈریکIndonesian: mandrake
Example Sentences
People used to believe that a mandrake was magical.
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The mandrake is mentioned in many old stories.
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In the movie, the scream of a mandrake can knock you out.
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Some herbal remedies used dried mandrake root.
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You’ll see a mandrake plant in lots of fantasy books and games.
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A mandrake has a root that looks like a tiny person.
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