Definition of solanine
: a bitter poisonous crystalline alkaloid C45H73NO15 found in the parts (such as tubers and fruits) of several plants (such as potatoes and tomatoes) of the nightshade family
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These green elements contain solanine, a compound that's poisonous to pups when it's consumed in large amounts.
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Origin and Etymology of solanine
French solanine, from Latin solanum
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