leopard's-bane

[ lep-erdz-beyn ]

noun

1. any composite plant of the genus Doronicum, of Europe and Asia, having alternate, usually clasping leaves and heads of yellow flowers.

leopard's-bane

noun

1. any of several Eurasian perennial plants of the genus Doronicum, esp D. plantagineum, having clusters of yellow flowers: family Asteraceae (composites)

Word History and Origins

Origin of leopard's-bane¹

First recorded in 1540–50

Example Sentences

From the flowers of mountain arnica or German leopards bane (Arnica montana).

From Project Gutenberg