solanaceous

so·la·na·ceous  (sl-nshs)

adj.

Of or belonging to the nightshade family.

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[From New Latin Slnceae, family name, from Slnum, type genus, from Latin slnum, nightshade; see solanine.]

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solanaceous [ˌsɒləˈneɪʃəs]

adj

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) of, relating to, or belonging to the Solanaceae, a family of plants having typically tubular flowers with reflexed petals, protruding anthers, and often poisonous or narcotic properties: includes the potato, tobacco, henbane, mandrake, and several nightshades

[from New Latin Sōlānāceae, from Latin sōlānum nightshade]

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Adj.

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solanaceous - of or relating to plants of the family Solanaceae (the potato family)