solanaceous

adjective

so·​la·​na·​ceous ˌsō-lə-ˈnā-shəs How to pronounce solanaceous (audio)
: of or relating to the nightshade family of plants

Examples of solanaceous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Because of their susceptibility to Verticillium fungus, they should not be planted in soil where solanaceous crops — tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, or peppers — grew within the last four years. Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 16 Feb. 2024 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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Word History

Etymology

New Latin Solanaceae, family name, from Solanum

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of solanaceous was in 1804

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Cite this Entry

“Solanaceous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solanaceous. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

solanaceous

adjective
so·​la·​na·​ceous ˌsō-lə-ˈnā-shəs How to pronounce solanaceous (audio)
: relating to, derived from, or being plants of the family Solanaceae
solanaceous drugs
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