solanaceous

[ sol-uh-ney-shuhs ]

adjective

1. belonging to the Solanaceae, the nightshade family of plants.

solanaceous

/ ˌsɒləˈneɪʃəs /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or belonging to the Solanaceae, a family of plants having typically tubular flowers with reflexed petals, protruding anthers, and often poisonous or narcotic properties: includes the potato, tobacco, henbane, mandrake, and several nightshades

Word History and Origins

Origin of solanaceous¹

1795–1805; < New Latin Solanace ( ae ) name of the family ( Solan ( um ) a genus ( Latin solānum nightshade) + -aceae -aceae ) + -ous

Word History and Origins

Origin of solanaceous¹

C19: from New Latin Sōlānāceae, from Latin sōlānum nightshade

Example Sentences

It does not belong to the solanaceous, but to the papilionaceous or pea family, and its flowers have a delightful fragrance.

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I will show you at the house the Ramondia Pyrenaica, solanaceous with the aspect of the primrose.

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Like other solanaceous plants, this is powerfully narcotic and anodyne.

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It was not in flower, so I can not say whether it is a solanaceous plant or not.

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