01 n. A common name of many species of the genus Solanum, given esp. to the Solanum nigrum, or black nightshade, a low, branching weed with small…
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A common name of many species of the genus Solanum, given esp. to the Solanum nigrum, or black nightshade, a low, branching weed with small white flowers and black berries reputed to be poisonous.(Bot.)
Phrases & compounds
Deadly nightshade —
Same as Belladonna (a).
Enchanter's nightshade —
See under Enchanter.
Stinking nightshade —
See Henbane.
Three-leaved nightshade —
See Trillium.