so·la·na·ceous

(sō′lə-nā′shəs)

adj.

Of or belonging to the nightshade family.

[From New Latin Sōlānāceae, family name, from Sōlānum, type genus, from Latin sōlānum, nightshade; see solanine.]

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solanaceous

(ˌsɒləˈneɪʃəs)

adj

(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

[C19: from New Latin Sōlānāceae, from Latin sōlānum nightshade]

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sol•a•na•ceous

(ˌsɒl əˈneɪ ʃəs)

adj.

belonging to the Solanaceae, the nightshade family of plants.

[1795–1805]

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

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