mandragora

[ man-drag-er-uh, man-druh-gawr-uh, -gohr-uh ]

noun

1. mandrake ( def 1 ).
2. a mandrake root.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mandragora¹

before 1000; Middle English, Old English < Medieval Latin, Latin mandragorās < Greek mandragórās

Example Sentences

Rolando Mandragora struck a fierce shot that crashed away off the post with Gordon nothing more than a bystander, but the hosts didn't have to wait long before they doubled their lead.

From BBC

Radu had pulled off a number of magnificent saves but was at fault for the stoppage-time winner as he managed to catch Rolando Mandragora’s cross but carried it back into his own net.

From Seattle Times

Both Rolando Mandragora and Saša Lukić are available again after serving suspensions against Venezia.

From Seattle Times

The visitors also hit the post twice, while Torino midfielder Rolando Mandragora was sent off four minutes from time for a second yellow card.

From Washington Times

The visitors also hit the post twice, while Torino midfielder Rolando Mandragora was sent off four minutes from time for a second yellow card.

From Seattle Times