"Strange" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Adjective: unusual and unexpected; odd.
Example: The strange noises in the old house made me spooked.
Synonyms: unusual, odd, peculiar, bizarre, anomalous.
Stramonium comes from the word "Datura stramonium," also known as Jimsonweed or Devil's trumpet. Datura stramonium is a plant native to the Americas and Asia, known for its poisonous seeds and flowers. The plant contains tropane alkaloids, specifically scopolamine and atropine, which are powerful hallucinogens and anticholinergics.<br><br>In a broader sense, the word "stramonium" is often used to describe a type of psychosis or altered state of mind induced by the ingestion of the plant's seeds or extracts. It can produce symptoms such as:<br><br> Hallucinations<br> Delirium<br> Memory loss<br> Disorientation<br> Confusion<br> Drowsiness<br> Tachycardia (rapid heart rate)<br><br>If someone is experiencing stramonium poisoning, they may exhibit these symptoms, and medical attention is often required to manage the effects if the overdose is severe.
Marooned or abandoned in a place and unable to continue on one's journey; left in a state of isolation or confinement.
To restrain or squeeze someone or something tightly around the throat, often in order to harm or kill them.<br><br>Example: She was found strangled in her bed.<br><br>Or, to block or restrict something, such as progress or progress, in a way that makes it difficult or impossible.<br><br>Example: The rule will strangle the creativity of the students if not revised.