‖n. [ L., fr. Gr. &unr_;; &unr_; a sow, hog + &unr_; a bean. ] 1. (Bot.) A genus of poisonous plants of the Nightshade family; henbane. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Med.) The leaves of the black henbane (Hyoscyamus niger), used in neuralgic and pectorial troubles. [ 1913 Webster ]