Transcription
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- [blak nahyt-sheyd]
- /blæk ˈnaɪtˌʃeɪd/
- /blæk ˌded.liˈnaɪt.ʃeɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [blak nahyt-sheyd]
- /blæk ˈnaɪtˌʃeɪd/
Definitions of black nightshade words
- noun black nightshade a poisonous solanaceous plant, Solanum nigrum, a common weed in cultivated land, having small white flowers with backward-curved petals and black berry-like fruits 3
- noun black nightshade a poisonous plant (Solanum nigrum) of the nightshade family, with white, star-shaped flowers and dark berries, widespread as a weed in North America 3
- noun black nightshade a common weed, Solanum nigrum, of the nightshade family, having poisonous leaves, white flowers, and black edible berries. 1
- noun black nightshade A Eurasian species of nightshade with black berries, Solanum nigrum, of Europe. 0
- noun black nightshade Other similar members of a group of closely-related species from the Solanum nigrum complex. 0
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Origin of black nightshade
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
First recorded in 1810-20
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Parts of speech for Black nightshade
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black nightshade popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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