Definition

A plant with a root that looks like a human body, known for its greenish-yellow flowers and believed to have magical properties.

Example

In ancient times, people thought that the mandrake root could bring good luck and fertility.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a mandrake?

Yeah, I think it's that plant that looks like a little human, right?

Exactly! People used to believe it had magical powers.

I wonder if it really works like they said back then.

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Root Explanation

Mandrake comes from the Latin 'mandragora', which is derived from 'man' (meaning man) and 'drakon' (meaning dragon). The name refers to the plant's root, which resembles a human figure and was historically associated with magical properties, often linked to dragons in folklore.

Memory Tip

Imagine a root that looks like a 'man' and is connected to 'dragons' — that's why mandrake is a plant with a human-like root often tied to magical stories.

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