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solanaceous

Pronunciation: /ˌsɒləˈneɪʃəs/
Definition of solanaceous

adjective

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

Origin:

early 19th century: from modern Latin Solanaceae (plural), based on Latin solanum 'nightshade' + -ous

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