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Definition of datura

datura

/dəˈtʊr.ə/
da · tu · ra
Plural:daturas
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• noun

1

A genus of poisonous flowering plants in the nightshade family (Solanaceae), native to dry, temperate, and subtropical regions, characterized by large, trumpet-shaped flowers and spiny seed pods.

Example

"The horticulturist clearly labeled the datura in the botanical garden to ensure visitors understood its highly toxic properties."

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• Rhymes for datura

• Nearby Words

dassie
date
date palm
datura
daugava
daule
davao

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Modern Latin Datura, borrowed from Hindi 'dhatūra', which traces back to Sanskrit 'dhattūra', meaning 'thorn-apple'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Datura. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/datura
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