jimsonweed

noun, jim·son·weed often capitalized \ˈjim(p)-sən-ˌwēd\

Definition of JIMSONWEED

: a poisonous tall annual weed (Datura stramonium) of the nightshade family with rank-smelling foliage, large white or violet trumpet-shaped flowers, and roundish prickly fruits —called also thorn apple

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Origin of JIMSONWEED

Jamestown, Virginia

First Known Use: 1832

Rhymes with JIMSONWEED

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JIMSONWEED Defined for Kids

jimsonweed

noun jim·son·weed \ˈjim-sən-ˌwēd\

Definition of JIMSONWEED for Kids

: a poisonous weedy plant with bad-smelling leaves and large white or purple flowers

Medical Dictionary

jimsonweed

noun jim·son·weed

Medical Definition of JIMSONWEED

: a poisonous tall annual weed of the genus Datura (D. stramonium) that has rank-smelling foliage, large white or violet trumpet-shaped flowers, and prickly round fruits and that is a source of stramonium—called also Jamestown weed