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Definition of: solanaceous
(sol′ə·nā′shəs) adjective Bot.
Pertaining or belonging to a widely distributed family (Solanaceae) of frequently narcotic poisonous plants, the nightshade family, having colorless juice and alternate simple leaves. The family includes belladonna, tobacco, eggplant, and potato. [<NL <L solanum nightshade]
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