noun
- Plural of conium; plants of the genus Conium, especially poison hemlock, which contain toxic alkaloids.
Usage: botanical term; often used in scientific or medical contexts
Examples
- The botanist identified several coniums growing along the roadside.
- Coniums are dangerous plants that should not be handled without protective equipment.
- Farmers must remove coniums from pastures to protect their livestock.
- The toxic alkaloids found in coniums have been studied for centuries.
- Ancient texts describe the use of coniums in executions.