vērātrum, i, n.,
a plant , hellebore , Plin. 25, 5, 21, § 52; Gell. 17, 5, 6; Cels. 2, 12 sq.; 3, 23; Lucr. 4, 640; Pers. 1, 51.
·noun A genus of coarse liliaceous herbs having very poisonous qualities. ...
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