belladonna
/,belə'dɔnə/
Definition
- Noun:
- A poisonous plant: A perennial Eurasian herb (Atropa belladonna) with reddish bell-shaped flowers and shiny black berries. All parts of this plant are toxic.
- A medicinal extract: An alkaloidal extract or tincture obtained from the belladonna plant, used in medicine for its therapeutic properties.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Plant):
- The forest edge was dotted with the distinctive flowers of belladonna.
- Children are warned not to eat the attractive but deadly berries of the belladonna.
- Noun (Medicine):
- The doctor prescribed a small dose of belladonna to relieve the muscle spasms.
- Historically, belladonna extract was used in some eye drops.
Advanced Usage
- "Deadly nightshade": A common name for the belladonna plant, emphasizing its toxicity.
- The plant known as deadly nightshade is, in fact, belladonna.
Variants and Related Words
- Atropine (n): The primary toxic alkaloid found in belladonna, which is also used medicinally.
- Atropine, derived from belladonna, is used in some emergency medical treatments.
Synonyms
- Deadly nightshade: Common name for the plant.
- Atropa belladonna: The full botanical name.
Noun
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an alkaloidal extract or tincture of the poisonous belladonna plant that is used medicinally
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perennial Eurasian herb with reddish bell-shaped flowers and shining black berries; extensively grown in United States; roots and leaves yield atropine
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