First Known Use: 1804
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solanaceous
adjective so·la·na·ceous \ˌsō-lə-ˈnā-shəs\
Definition of SOLANACEOUS
: of or relating to the nightshade family of plants
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Origin of SOLANACEOUS
New Latin Solanaceae, family name, from Solanum
Rhymes with SOLANACEOUS
Medical Dictionary
solanaceous
adjective so·la·na·ceous \ˌsō-lə-ˈnā-shəs\
Medical Definition of SOLANACEOUS
: relating to, derived from, or being plants of the family Solanaceae <solanaceous drugs>
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