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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

nightshade

/ˈnaɪtʃeɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does nightshade mean?

noun

A plant of the genus Solanum, especially the black nightshade (Solanum nigrum) and the deadly nightshade (Solanum atropas).

Example

"The doctor warned her about the toxic berries of the nightshade plant."

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