σαρδάνιος

Etymology
, but since antiquity it is often cited as deriving from the Sardinian plant, known as either or. When eaten, it would cause the eater's face to contort in a look resembling scorn (generally followed by death).

It has also been compared with and.

Alternatively, Kretschmer tried to connect this word to the name of the Šardana people living near Egypt, although the details remain unclear.

Adjective

 * 1)  scornful, bitter, grim