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belladonna

Syllabification: (bel·la·don·na)

Pronunciation: /ˌbeləˈdänə/

Definition of belladonna

noun

deadly nightshade.
a drug prepared from the leaves and root of this, 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