deadly nightshade


Origin of deadly nightshade

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First recorded in 1570–80

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deadly nightshade

noun
  1. a poisonous Eurasian solanaceous plant, Atropa belladonna, having dull purple bell-shaped flowers and small very poisonous black berries: Also called: belladonna, dwale

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