SOLANACEOUS


Meaning of SOLANACEOUS in English

[ ˌsɒlə'neɪʃəs ]

■ adjective Botany relating to or denoting plants of the nightshade family (Solanaceae).

Origin

C19: from mod. L. Solanaceae (plural), based on L. solanum 'nightshade', + -ous .

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