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solanaceous

adjective so·la·na·ceous \ ˌsō-lə-ˈnā-shəs \

Definition of solanaceous

: of or relating to the nightshade family of plants

Origin and Etymology of solanaceous

New Latin Solanaceae, family name, from Solanum

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solanaceous

adjective so·la·na·ceous \ ˌsō-lə-ˈnā-shəs \

medical Definition of solanaceous

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