solanaceous

adjective

so·la·na·ceous | \ ˌsō-lə-ˈnā-shəs

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Definition of solanaceous

: of or relating to the nightshade family of plants

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Recent Examples on the Web The gene-blocking technique, which the researchers are making freely available with the publication of the paper, could also be applied to other species of solanaceous plant such as bell peppers, chiles, eggplants and potatoes, Martin said. — Katie Hunt, CNN, 23 May 2022

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“Solanaceous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solanaceous. Accessed 2 Jul. 2022.

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solanaceous

adjective

so·la·na·ceous | \ ˌsō-lə-ˈnā-shəs

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Medical Definition of solanaceous

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

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