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Meaning Of Mandrake
n.
A low plant (Mandragora officinarum) of the Nightshade
family, having a fleshy root, often forked, and supposed to resemble a
man. It was therefore supposed to have animal life, and to cry out when
pulled up. All parts of the plant are strongly narcotic. It is found in
the Mediterranean region.
n.
The May apple (Podophyllum peltatum). See May apple under
May, and Podophyllum.