atropos Definition
- 1in Greek mythology, the Fate who cuts the thread of life
- 2a genus of poisonous plants in the nightshade family
Using atropos: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "atropos" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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Atropos was one of the three Fates in Greek mythology.
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The plant genus Atropos includes several species of poisonous plants.
Phrases with atropos
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In Greek mythology, Atropos was responsible for cutting the thread of life.
a common name for plants in the genus Atropos, known for their poisonous properties
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The berries of deadly nightshade, a plant in the genus Atropos, are highly toxic.
a plant in the genus Atropos, also known as deadly nightshade
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Belladonna is a poisonous plant in the genus Atropos.
Origins of atropos
from Greek 'Atropos', meaning 'unturnable'
Summary: atropos in Brief
'Atropos' [ˈætrəpɒs] has two meanings in English. In Greek mythology, it refers to the Fate who cuts the thread of life. In botany, it denotes a genus of poisonous plants in the nightshade family, including deadly nightshade and belladonna. Phrases like 'cut the thread of life' and 'deadly nightshade' use 'Atropos' to denote death and toxicity, respectively.
