belladonna
noun
Simple meaning
An alkaloidal extract or tincture of the poisonous belladonna plant that is used medicinally.
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ˈbɛləˈdɑnə
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noun
An alkaloidal extract or tincture of the poisonous belladonna plant that is used medicinally
A plant, Atropa belladonna, having purple bell-shaped flowers and poisonous black glossy berries.
Perennial Eurasian herb with reddish bell-shaped flowers and shining black berries; extensively grown in United States; roots and leaves yield atropine
An alkaloid extracted from this plant, sometimes used medicinally, containing atropine.
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Amaryllis of South Africa often cultivated for its fragrant white or rose flowers.
Perennial Eurasian herb with reddish bell-shaped flowers and shining black berries.
Amaryllis of South Africa often cultivated for its fragrant white or rose flowers.
Perennial Eurasian herb with reddish bell-shaped flowers and shining black berries.
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