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belladonna [ˌbɛləˈdɒnə] n 1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) either of two alkaloid drugs, atropine or hyoscyamine, obtained from the leaves and roots of the deadly nightshade 2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) another name for deadly nightshade [from Italian, literally: beautiful lady; supposed to refer to its use by women as a cosmetic] bel•la•don•na (ˌbɛl əˈdɒn ə) n. 1. Also called deadly nightshade. a poisonous plant, Atropa belladonna, of the nightshade family, having purplish red flowers and black berries. 2. atropine. [1590–1600; < Italian bella donna literally, fair lady]
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Translations belladonna bel·la·don·na n. belladona, yerba medicinal cuyas hojas y raíces contienen atropina y alcaloides. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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