solanaceous

adjective

so·la·na·ceous | \ ˌsō-lə-ˈnā-shəs

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: of or relating to the nightshade family of plants

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The first known use of solanaceous was in 1804

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solanaceous

adjective

so·la·na·ceous | \ ˌsō-lə-ˈnā-shəs

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: relating to, derived from, or being plants of the family Solanaceae solanaceous drugs

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