Solanum

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Any plant in the genus Solanum.
  2. 2
    A traditional green vegetable in the genus Solanum, specifically Solanum nigrum, and sometimes Solanum macrocarpon, Solanum scabrum, and Solanum villosum. Africa, East

Synonyms

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genus solanumnightshade

Etymology

Borrowed from translingual Solanum.

Related phrases

solanum nigrum

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