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"Nightshade" Definition

noun

Any of several plants of the genus Solanum, such as the bittersweet nightshade, most of which have a poisonous juice.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

Any of various similar or related plants, such as belladonna.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

Any of a genus ( of the family Solanaceae, the nightshade family) of herbs, shrubs, and trees having alternate leaves, cymose flowers, and fruits that are berries and including some poisonous weeds, various ornamentals, and important crop plants (as the potato and eggplant).

Source: Merriam-Webster

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