Killer of Socrates (7)

I believe the answer is:

hemlock

(Other definitions for hemlock that I've seen before include "Socratic poison" , "Poisonous plant" , "preparation to kill" , "Poison killing Socrates" , "Poisonous drug" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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