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English football manager and former player
Nigel Howard Clough (born 19 March 1966) is an English professional football manager and former player who is the manager of Mansfield Town. Playing predominantly
Nigel_Clough
English footballer and manager
Nigel Howard Adkins (born 11 March 1965) is an English professional football manager and former footballer and physiotherapist. He was most recently the
Nigel_Adkins
English cricketer (1925–1979)
Nigel David Howard (18 May 1925 – 31 May 1979) was an English cricketer, who played for Lancashire and England. Born in Gee Cross, Hyde, Cheshire, he captained
Nigel_Howard
Male given name
Nigel (/ˈnaɪdʒəl/ NY-jəl) is an English masculine given name. The English Nigel is found in records dating from the Middle Ages; however, it was not used
Nigel
Productive prefix in English derived from Greek
poker or chess, are also often referred to as metagames. According to Nigel Howard, this type of metagame is defined as a decision-making process that is
Meta_(prefix)
Welsh Anglican priest
Nigel Howard Williams (born September 1963) is a Welsh Anglican priest. Since 2011, he has served as Dean of St Asaph. Williams was born in September 1963
Nigel_Williams_(priest)
Deity and symbol in the occult traditions
Lévi 1896, pp. 288–292, "The Sabbath of the Sorcerers". Jackson, Nigel, & Howard, Michael (2003). The Pillars of Tubal Cain. Milverton, Somerset: Capall
Baphomet
English cricket club
000. Despite finishing 11th in 1949, in 1950 – under the captaincy of Nigel Howard – Lancashire shared the county championship with Surrey, winning 16 matches;
Lancashire County Cricket Club
Lancashire_County_Cricket_Club
English actor (1928–2013)
"Nigel Davenport obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 29 October 2013. "Cambridge-born actor Nigel Davenport, star of Chariots of Fire and Howards' Way
Nigel_Davenport
British standards authority (born 1956)
Nigel Howard Croft (born 1956 in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, UK) is a globally recognized authority on quality management and conformity assessment. He
Nigel_Howard_Croft
Village in Tameside, Greater Manchester, England
lived in Gee Cross. He died at his mansion in Bowlacre Road in 2025. Nigel Howard: First class cricketer, born in Gee Cross, Hyde, and played test cricket
Gee_Cross
Method of operations research
game as redefined is then played. Drama theory was devised by professor Nigel Howard in the early 1990s and, since then, has been turned to defense, political
Drama_theory
British politician and broadcaster (born 1964)
Nigel Paul Farage (born 3 April 1964) is a British politician who has been Leader of Reform UK and Member of Parliament (MP) for Clacton since 2024. He
Nigel_Farage
Mathematical models of strategic interactions
analysis is also used to refer to a practical approach developed by Nigel Howard, whereby a situation is framed as a strategic game in which stakeholders
Game_theory
English singer and DJ (born 1968)
auditioned for Nigel Martin-Smith's new boy band project at his office in Manchester and was selected. The group was eventually named Take That. Nigel Martin-Smith
Howard_Donald
American non-profit organization
by Steven Winter from 1999 to 2003, and very active staff, including Nigel Howard. At that time, USGBC's Senior Vice President of LEED, Scot Horst, became
U.S._Green_Building_Council
Operational analysis derived from game theory
during the interaction. Confrontation analysis was devised by Professor Nigel Howard in the early 1990s drawing from his work on game theory and metagame
Confrontation_analysis
National governing body of cricket in India
toured India; it was their first tour of India after its Independence. Nigel Howard was the captain of touring team. The former India captain Vijaya Ananda
Board of Control for Cricket in India
Board_of_Control_for_Cricket_in_India
British Army general (born 1943)
Jerusalem Post, 7 September 2016 Confrontation Analysis by Professor Nigel Howard at CCRP Interview: Jasper Gerard meets General Rupert Smith for The Times
Rupert_Smith
Organisation promoting scientific scepticism
K podcast". The Skeptical Review. Nigel St. Whitehall (Howard). Retrieved 4 June 2013. St. Whitehall, Nigel (Howard) (14 July 2011). "A bit on The Skeptic
Merseyside_Skeptics_Society
Approach transcending a game's prescribed rules
the term was in Nigel Howard's book Paradoxes of Rationality: Theory of Metagames and Political Behavior published in 1971, where Howard used the term in
Metagame
English cricketer (1926–2019)
Rupert Howard and his elder brother was Nigel Howard. Booth, Lawrence (2021). Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. p. 251. ISBN 9781472975478. Barry Howard at CricketArchive
Barry_Howard_(cricketer)
American memoirist (1948–2025)
Howard Dully (November 30, 1948 – February 11, 2025) was an American memoirist who was one of the youngest survivors of the transorbital lobotomy, a procedure
Howard_Dully
Problem solving as a strategic game
possible strategies and their outcome. Metagame theory was developed by Nigel Howard in the 1960s as a reconstruction of mathematical game theory on a non-quantitative
Metagame_analysis
Donald Carr". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 28 December 2015. "Player profile: Nigel Howard". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 28 December 2015. "Player profile: Don Kenyon"
List of England Test cricketers
List_of_England_Test_cricketers
philanthropist Vaughan Berry – financier Benj Conway - entrepreneur and diplomat Nigel Howard Croft – chairman of the ISO/TC 176 Thomas Gresham – founder of the Royal
List of alumni of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge
List_of_alumni_of_Gonville_and_Caius_College,_Cambridge
Test matches in 1974 and ODI matches in 1976. Their first captains were Nigel Briers and Chris Cowdrey respectively. This is a list of cricketers who
List of England cricket captains
List_of_England_cricket_captains
British peer (born 1956)
Sussex residence, on 29 May 2026, at which Reform UK leader Nigel Farage spoke. Fitzalan-Howard stated that he was not a Reform UK supporter and had not
Edward Fitzalan-Howard, 18th Duke of Norfolk
Edward_Fitzalan-Howard,_18th_Duke_of_Norfolk
Norman lord and baron (died 1129)
Nigel d'Aubigny (Neel d'Aubigny or Nigel de Albini, died 1129), was a Norman Lord and English baron who was the son of Roger d'Aubigny and Amice or Avice
Nigel_d'Aubigny
English footballer (born 1963)
Nigel Winterburn (born 11 December 1963) is an English former professional footballer who made 687 appearances in the Football League and Premier League
Nigel_Winterburn
English footballer (born 1966)
Antony Nigel Martyn (born 11 August 1966) is an English football coach and former professional player who played as a goalkeeper. He notably played in
Nigel_Martyn
International cricket tour
in India, over a month in Pakistan and over fifteen days in Ceylon. Nigel Howard (captain) Donald Carr (vice-captain) Don Brennan Tom Graveney Malcolm
English cricket team in India, Pakistan and Ceylon in 1951–52
English_cricket_team_in_India,_Pakistan_and_Ceylon_in_1951–52
British chef, chef patron, and restaurateur (born 1966)
Pierre White at Harveys and Simon Hopkinson at Bibendum. Howard and White's then-business partner Nigel Platts-Martin opened London restaurant The Square in
Phil_Howard_(chef)
Award from the Geological Society of London
Richard J. Howarth 1986 Colin McClellan Graham 1985 Jane Anne Plant 1984 Nigel Howard Woodcock 1983 Geoffrey Charles Brown 1982 Richard Barrie Rickards 1981
The_Murchison_Fund
Town in Tameside, Greater Manchester, England
(1903–1985), a Lancashire cricketer who played 400 First-class cricket matches Nigel Howard (1925–1979), a Lancashire cricketer who played 198 First-class cricket
Hyde,_Greater_Manchester
British politician (1932–2023)
Nigel Lawson, Baron Lawson of Blaby (11 March 1932 – 3 April 2023) was a British politician, journalist and climate change denier. A member of the Conservative
Nigel_Lawson
English actor and writer (1893–1943)
Films Ltd. The company's board of directors consisted of Howard, Brunel, C. Aubrey Smith, Nigel Playfair and A. A. Milne. One of the company's investors
Leslie_Howard
British actor (born 1963)
Nigel Lindsay (born 17 January 1969[citation needed]) is an English actor. He is best known on television for his roles as Sir Robert Peel in the first
Nigel_Lindsay
London fine dining restaurant
James's. Since its opening, it had been co-owned by chef Phil Howard and wine expert Nigel Platts-Martin. It also earned its first Michelin star in 1994
The_Square_(restaurant)
Gerard Houlton (1961–1963) Barry Howard (1946–1951) Kenneth Howard (1960–1966) Nigel Howard (1946–1953) Rupert Howard (1922–1933) Richard Howe (1876–1877)
List of Lancashire County Cricket Club players
List_of_Lancashire_County_Cricket_Club_players
English football manager (born 1963)
Nigel Graham Pearson (born 21 August 1963) is an English football manager and former professional player. He last managed Championship club Bristol City
Nigel_Pearson
British politician, political strategist and journalist
Gawain Howard Wilkinson Towler (born 24 December 1967) is a British politician, political strategist and journalist best known for his involvement in British
Gawain_Towler
just before the season began) Jack Fallows 1946 Ken Cranston 1947–1948 Nigel Howard 1949–1953 Cyril Washbrook 1954–1959 Bob Barber 1960–1961 Joe Blackledge
List of Lancashire County Cricket Club captains
List_of_Lancashire_County_Cricket_Club_captains
– cricketer for Derbyshire and Lancashire, and England test selector Nigel Howard – last amateur England cricket captain Francis Inge – cricketer John
List_of_Old_Rossallians
Stem cell bank
from the original (PDF) on 9 January 2017. Retrieved 24 March 2016. Nigel Howard (19 February 2016). "MS mother: I'm storing birth blood in hope it will
Cells4Life
Dutch sign language interpreter
minister of Canada Justin Trudeau), Christopher Desloges (Ontario), and Nigel Howard (British Columbia). Sluis, Irma; De Wit, Maya (2013). Samenwerking, de
Irma_Sluis
English cricketer (1925–1992)
shared a sixth-wicket partnership of 193 in two hours with his captain, Nigel Howard, who made an unbeaten 138. Lomax was awarded his county cap by Lancashire
Geoff_Lomax
International cricket season
October Vijay Hazare Nigel Howard Feroz Shah Kotla Ground, Delhi Match drawn Test 342 13–16 November Vijay Hazare Nigel Howard Brabourne Stadium, Bombay
International cricket in 1951–52
International_cricket_in_1951–52
Dutch association football player (born 1984)
Nigel de Jong (born 30 November 1984) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. He is currently the technical director
Nigel_de_Jong
English cricketer and jazz musician
who looked what he was, a spare-time musician". Lancashire's captain, Nigel Howard, had been prepared to overlook Parr's scruffiness and laid-back approach
Frank_Parr_(musician)
British model and novelist
advertising executive Nigel Grandfield. It was while married to Grandfield that she met Michael Howard at a Red Cross Ball. She and Howard subsequently married
Sandra_Howard
British Conservative politician (born 1957)
Nigel Martin Evans (born 10 November 1957) is a former British Conservative Party politician who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ribble Valley
Nigel_Evans
English cricketer (1930–2000)
(Statham one for 13), the follow on being enforced by Lancashire captain Nigel Howard. In their second innings, Kent were dismissed for 97 and Lancashire won
Brian_Statham
Views and voting record of the British politician
Nigel Farage is a British politician and broadcaster who has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Clacton and the Leader of Reform UK since 2024, having
Political positions of Nigel Farage
Political_positions_of_Nigel_Farage
Football match
GK David Purdie DF David Kennedy DF Garry Agnew DF Willie Furphy DF Nigel Howard MF Paul McLean MF Lee Gardner FW Tommy Bryce FW Ally Graham MF Tommy
1991 Scottish Challenge Cup final
1991_Scottish_Challenge_Cup_final
English actor (1924–1972)
Nigel McGown Green (15 October 1924 – 15 May 1972) was an English actor. Because of his strapping build, commanding height (6 ft 4 in or 1.93 m) and regimental
Nigel_Green
J. Horton (Worcestershire) Barry Howard (1949) : B. J. Howard (Lancashire) Nigel Howard (1949–1954) : N. D. Howard (Lancashire). Tours: India, Pakistan
List of Marylebone Cricket Club players (1946–1977)
List_of_Marylebone_Cricket_Club_players_(1946–1977)
Far-right political party in the United Kingdom
in November 2024, due to internal disagreements and a falling-out with Nigel Farage and Zia Yusuf. It was registered with the Electoral Commission in
Advance_UK
English cricketer
picked for the 1951–52 MCC tour of India, Pakistan and Ceylon under Nigel Howard, from which several England regulars, including Evans, absented themselves
Dick_Spooner
British professional wrestler
Steven Haworth (born 23 January 1976), better known by his ring name Nigel McGuinness, is an English professional wrestler, sports commentator and magician
Nigel_McGuinness
English independent filmmaker,director and producer
Howard J. Ford is an English independent filmmaker, writer-director and producer, known especially for his 2021 film The Lockdown Hauntings, starring Tony
Howard_J._Ford
Annual honours in Australia
of Koo Wee Rup. Geoffrey Eric King – For service to broadcast media. Nigel Howard King – For service to the community through a range of organisations
2026 King's Birthday Honours (Australia)
2026_King's_Birthday_Honours_(Australia)
Warr (1950–1960) Colin Cowdrey (1951–1960) David Sheppard (1951–1962) Nigel Howard (1951) Peter May (1951–1961) Robin Marlar (1951–1958) Buck Divecha (1951)
List of Gentlemen cricketers (1841–1962)
List_of_Gentlemen_cricketers_(1841–1962)
British politician (born 1941)
Michael Howard, Baron Howard of Lympne (née Hecht; 7 July 1941) is a British politician who was Leader of the Conservative Party and Leader of the Opposition
Michael_Howard
48th season of County Championship cricket in England
awarded his county cap. Other players included future county captain Nigel Howard, Tom Brierley, Phil King in his final season, future Test umpire Eddie
1947_English_cricket_season
Fictional character
Rivals. The character is based on several real-life men, including Michael Howard, the Earl of Suffolk and Andrew Parker Bowles. The character is a central
Rupert_Campbell-Black
British television and film actor (1919–2000)
John Howard Reid, America's Best, Britain's Finest: A Survey of Mixed Movies by John Howard Reid, Lulu Press, Inc., (2006) – Google Books pg. 7 Nigel F Neilson
Nigel_Neilson
Actor
Barry Frederick Howard (9 July 1937 – 28 April 2016) was an English actor. He was best known for his role as Barry Stuart-Hargreaves in the first seven
Barry_Howard
English nobleman, politician and military commander (1473–1554)
Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, KG, PC (10 March 1473 – 25 August 1554) was an English politician and nobleman of the Tudor era. He was an uncle of
Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk
Thomas_Howard,_3rd_Duke_of_Norfolk
Film by Ron Howard
a 1988 American high fantasy adventure film directed by Ron Howard and produced by Nigel Wooll. The film was executive produced by George Lucas and written
Willow_(1988_film)
Empire XI. In public school cricket, the most significant discovery was Nigel Howard of Rossall School, who scored 456 runs at an average of 45 and took twenty-four
1940 to 1944 English cricket seasons
1940_to_1944_English_cricket_seasons
English cricketer (1926–2016)
but before starting he was given permission to tour as vice-captain to Nigel Howard in the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) team in India, Pakistan and Ceylon
Donald_Carr
Anglo-Norman noble family
derived from Montbray in Normandy and founded by Roger de Mowbray, son of Nigel d'Aubigny. Following the Norman Conquest of England, Geoffrey de Montbray
House_of_Mowbray
British politician (born 1954)
Retrieved 27 October 2024. "Howard Cox is standing for Reform UK in Dover". X. 28 May 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2024. "Analysis: Nigel Farage in Dover for Reform
Howard Cox (British politician)
Howard_Cox_(British_politician)
English amateur golfer
1989 and 1992. Howard was the daughter of Arthur Phillips, the professional at Whitefield Golf Club. In late 1954, she married Nigel Howard, an English cricketer
Ann_Howard_(golfer)
British actor
Nigel Bennett (born 19 November 1949) is an English actor. He is best known for playing the vampire patriarch Lucien LaCroix in the television series
Nigel_Bennett
that featured the young Tom Graveney and Brian Statham. Captained by Nigel Howard it also included Derek Shackleton, Jack Robertson, Donald Carr, Roy Tattersall
History of cricket in Pakistan from 1947 to 1970
History_of_cricket_in_Pakistan_from_1947_to_1970
British Peer and Politician
Margaret Fitzalan-Howard (23 September 1941 – 14 June 2015); she married Nigel Clutton on 25 March 1988 Lady Theresa Jane Fitzalan-Howard, Marchioness of
Bernard Fitzalan-Howard, 16th Duke of Norfolk
Bernard_Fitzalan-Howard,_16th_Duke_of_Norfolk
British actor (born 1966)
October 1966) is a British actor and magician. He is known for his roles as Nigel Townsend on NBC's crime drama series Crossing Jordan, the voice of Harry
Steve_Valentine
English cricketer (1910–1991)
national cricket captain 1949 Succeeded by Norman Yardley Preceded by Norman Yardley English national cricket captain 1950–1951 Succeeded by Nigel Howard
Freddie_Brown_(cricketer)
significant service to higher education, particularly in financial systems. Nigel Howard Davis – For significant service to the manufacturing and supply of dental
2019 Queen's Birthday Honours (Australia)
2019_Queen's_Birthday_Honours_(Australia)
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Ernesto; Jenks, Daniel (April 17, 2023). Costa, Bruno Ferreira; Parton, Nigel (eds.). "January 6th and De-Democratization in the United States". Social
Donald_Trump
English musician (born 1966)
combinations of instruments by Howard Skempton on 'The man hurdy-gurdy and me'". Planet Hugill. Retrieved 2 March 2023. "Nigel Eaton: Built-In Cupboards and
Nigel_Eaton
British actor (born 1953)
Branagh's film version of Shakespeare's As You Like It and appeared in Ron Howard's adaptation of The Da Vinci Code. Molina provided the voice of the villain
Alfred_Molina
keyboardist Eddie Rayner, percussionist Noel Crombie (both since 1974), bassist Nigel Griggs, vocalist/guitarist Neil Finn (both since 1977), and drummer Paul
List_of_Split_Enz_members
English cricketer
scoring 166 runs with a highest score of 88* and held four catches. He was the father of Nigel and Barry Howard Rupert Howard at CricketArchive v t e
Rupert_Howard
British TV drama series (1985–1990)
Howards' Way is a television drama series produced by BBC Birmingham and transmitted on BBC1 between 1 September 1985 and 25 November 1990. The series
Howards'_Way
British Army general
Field Marshal Sir Nigel Thomas Bagnall, GCB, CVO, MC (10 February 1927 – 8 April 2002) was a career British Army officer who served as Commander-in-Chief
Nigel_Bagnall
2023 film by Benjamin Howard
2023 American coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Benjamin Howard in his feature film debut. The film stars Jake Holley, Colin McCalla, Riley
Riley_(film)
American author (1941–2021)
Anne Rice (born Howard Allen Frances O'Brien; October 4, 1941 – December 11, 2021) was an American author of Gothic fiction, erotic literature, and Bible
Anne_Rice
Bermudian footballer
Lyndon Nigel Burgess (born 17 November 1981) is a Bermudian sportsman. Best known for his football career as goalkeeper, playing for the Bermuda national
Nigel_Burgess_(footballer)
Williams, Judyann Elder, Adele Givens, Badja Djola, Tommy "Tiny" Lister Jr., Nigel Thatch, Master P, Chrystale Wilson, Tracey Cherelle Jones, Bettina Rae,
List of American films of 1998
List_of_American_films_of_1998
many well-known films and television series since the 1980s, among them Howard the Duck, the Back to the Future trilogy and Caroline in the City. She has
Lea_Thompson_filmography
Global conflict (1939–1945)
Massachusetts: Harvard University Press. ISBN 978-0-674-03338-2. Thomas, Nigel; Andrew, Stephen (1998). German Army 1939–1945 (2): North Africa & Balkans
World_War_II
English football player and manager (1935–2004)
Brian Howard Clough (/klʌf/ KLUF; 21 March 1935 – 20 September 2004) was an English football player and manager, primarily known for his successes as a
Brian_Clough
American filmmaker (born 1948)
John Howard Carpenter (born January 16, 1948) is an American filmmaker, composer, and actor. Most commonly associated with horror, action, and science
John_Carpenter
English football player and coach
Nigel James Spackman (born 2 December 1960) is an English sports television pundit and former professional football player and coach. He played as a midfielder
Nigel_Spackman
English actor and stage director (1912–1981)
Nigel Dennis Patrick Wemyss-Gorman (2 May 1912 – 21 September 1981) was an English actor and stage director born into a theatrical family. During the
Nigel_Patrick
American entrepreneur and venture capitalist (born 1967)
Continent (in French). Rodgers, Sienna (17 October 2025). "Maurice Glasman On Nigel Farage, Peter Thiel and Shabana Mahmood". Politics Home. Folketingskandidat
Peter_Thiel
2018 film by Ron Howard
A Star Wars Story is a 2018 American space Western film directed by Ron Howard and written by Jonathan and Lawrence Kasdan. Produced by Lucasfilm Ltd.
Solo:_A_Star_Wars_Story
NIGEL HOWARD
NIGEL HOWARD
Boy/Male
Arabic
Foot. Rigel is a blue star of the first magnitude that marks the hunter's left foot in the Orion...
Boy/Male
Arabic
Foot; Rigel is a Blue Star of the First Magnitude that Marks the Hunter's Left Foot in the Orion Constellation
Male
English
 Variant spelling of English Neil, NIEL means "champion." Compare with another form of Niel.
Boy/Male
American, British, Christian, Danish, English, French, Gaelic, German, Hindu, Indian, Irish, Italian, Jamaican, Latin, Scandinavian, Tamil
Dark Cloud; Champion; Dark Night; Black
Male
Scottish
Scottish Gaelic form of Hebrew Daniyel, DÀNIEL means "God is my judge."
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Indian
Beauty
Boy/Male
Latin American Irish English Scandinavian Gaelic
Dark.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Presents, Gifts
Girl/Female
Arabic, Russian
Smart
Male
Hungarian
Hungarian form of Hebrew Daniyel, DÃNIEL means "God is my judge."
Boy/Male
German, Spanish
Champion; Form of Niall
Girl/Female
American, Hindu, Indian, Sikh
Champion; A Beautiful Bird
Boy/Male
German, Swedish
Angel; Bright Angle
Boy/Male
Spanish
Boy/Male
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Black
Male
French
Anglo-Norman French form of Middle English Nigel, NIHEL means "champion."
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Calm
Girl/Female
Biblical
Black.
Male
English
Middle English form of Latin Nigellus, NIGEL means "champion."
Boy/Male
German
Angel.
NIGEL HOWARD
NIGEL HOWARD
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English, German, Latin, Slavic
Solitary; Oak Tree; Leona; Lioness; Noble and Ready or Prompt; All Struggle; Light
Boy/Male
Muslim
Gift of God
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
King of Cattle
Girl/Female
Indian
Pine tree
Girl/Female
Tamil
Lord Ram mother
Girl/Female
Tamil
Famous, Successful
Girl/Female
Australian, Finnish, Greek, Swedish
Goddess of Wisdom; Wise; Praise
Boy/Male
Hindu
Lord Murugan
Boy/Male
Arabic, Malaysian, Muslim
Crown of the Religion
Female
Greek
(ΚασσάνδÏα) Greek name KASSANDRA means "she who entangles men." In mythology, this is the name of King Priam's daughter to whom Apollo gave the gift of foresight then later caused her prophecies to be ignored because she refused his advances.Â
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n.
A hybrid rose produced in 1817, by a French gardener, Noisette, of Charleston, South Carolina, from the China rose and the musk rose. It has given rise to many fine varieties, as the Lamarque, the Marechal (or Marshal) Niel, and the Cloth of gold. Most roses of this class have clustered flowers and are of vigorous growth.
n.
A plant of the genus Hyoscyamus (H. niger). All parts of the plant are poisonous, and the leaves are used for the same purposes as belladonna. It is poisonous to domestic fowls; whence the name. Called also, stinking nightshade, from the fetid odor of the plant. See Hyoscyamus.
n.
A genus of perennial herbs (Helleborus) of the Crowfoot family, mostly having powerfully cathartic and even poisonous qualities. H. niger is the European black hellebore, or Christmas rose, blossoming in winter or earliest spring. H. officinalis was the officinal hellebore of the ancients.
n.
An african ape (Anthropithecus troglodytes or Troglodytes niger) which approaches more nearly to man, in most respects, than any other ape. When full grown, it is from three to four feet high.
n.
An alkaloid found in henbane (Hyoscyamus niger), and regarded as its active principle. It is also found with other alkaloids in the thorn apple and deadly nightshade. It is extracted as a white crystalline substance, with a sharp, offensive taste. Hyoscyamine is isomeric with atropine, is very poisonous, and is used as a medicine for neuralgia, like belladonna. Called also hyoscyamia, duboisine, etc.
n.
One of two or more species of marine food fishes of the genus Stromateus (S. niger, S. argenteus) native of Southern Europe and Asia.
n.
A fixed star of the first magnitude in the left foot of the constellation Orion.
n.
See Rigel.
n.
The leaves of the black henbane (Hyoscyamus niger), used in neuralgic and pectorial troubles.