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Meaning of nightshade
The primary meaning of the word "nightshade" refers to a plant, especially a poisonous one, belonging to the nightshade family.
Etymology of nightshade
The word "nightshade" has its roots in Old English, derived from "niht" meaning night and "scad(u)" meaning shade or shadow, likely due to the plant's ability to thrive in shaded areas or its dark, shadowy appearance.
Historically, the term has been used to describe various plants with toxic or poisonous properties, often associated with the Solanaceae family.
Synonyms
deadly nightshade
bittersweet
belladonna
henbane
poisonberry
poisonous plant
toxic plant
weed
poisonous weed
poisonous shrub
poisonous vine
poisonous flower
poisonous herb
toxic herb
toxic shrub
toxic vine
toxic flower
poisonous nightshade
black nightshade
garden nightshade
woolly nightshade
hairy nightshade
eastern black nightshade
climbing nightshade
purple nightshade
black berry
poisonous berry
toxic berry
Definitions
- A plant of the nightshade family, which includes many species, some of which are poisonous, such as belladonna and henbane.
- * A plant with poisonous or toxic properties, often belonging to the Solanaceae family.
Usage Examples
- The gardener carefully removed the nightshade from the garden to avoid any potential harm to children or pets.
- * The poisonous nightshade plant has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, despite its toxic properties.
Antonyms
safe plant
non-toxic plant
edible plant
harmless weed
benign shrub
non-poisonous vine
harmless flower
safe herb
edible berry
non-toxic shrub
harmless herb
safe vine
edible flower
beneficial plant
useful weed
harmless plant