deadly nightshade
1.
(
noun
) perennial Eurasian herb with reddish bell-shaped flowers and shining black berries; extensively grown in United States; roots and leaves yield atropine
Synonyms:
Atropa belladonna
,
belladonna
Related Words:
herb
,
herbaceous plant
2.
(
noun
) poisonous perennial Old World vine having violet flowers and oval coral-red berries; widespread weed in North America
Synonyms:
Solanum dulcamara
,
bittersweet
,
bittersweet nightshade
,
climbing nightshade
,
poisonous nightshade
,
woody nightshade
Related Words:
nightshade
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