Definition

A plant known for its forked root, which resembles a human figure and has been associated with magical properties in folklore.

Example

In ancient times, people believed that the mandragora could protect them from evil spirits.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of mandragora?

Yeah, isn’t it that plant from old legends?

Exactly! People used to think it had magical properties.

That's so interesting! I wonder if there's any truth to those stories.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mandragora is derived from the Latin 'mandragora', which comes from the Greek 'mandragoras' (meaning the plant known as mandrake). The word is believed to be related to 'man' (meaning man) and 'agora' (meaning assembly or gathering place), possibly referring to the shape of the root resembling a human figure. The term specifically refers to a plant known for its medicinal and magical properties, often associated with folklore.

Memory Tip

Imagine a plant that looks like a 'man' ('man') gathered in a place ('agora') — this helps you remember that 'mandragora' refers to the mandrake plant, often linked to human-like roots.

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