solanum

noun

so·​la·​num sə-ˈlā-nəm How to pronounce solanum (audio)
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Examples of solanum in a Sentence

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, nightshade

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of solanum was in 1578

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Cite this Entry

“Solanum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solanum. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

solanum

noun
1
capitalized : the type genus of the family Solanaceae comprising often spiny herbs, shrubs, and trees that have white, purple, or yellow flowers and a fruit that is a berry
2
: any plant of the genus Solanum : nightshade
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