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belladonna

Pronunciation: /ˌbɛləˈdɒnə/

Definition of belladonna

noun

  • deadly nightshade.
  • [mass noun] a drug prepared from the leaves and root of deadly nightshade, containing atropine.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from modern Latin, from Italian bella donna 'fair lady', perhaps from the use of its juice to add brilliance to the eyes by dilating the pupils

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Definition of belladonna in the US English dictionary