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Definition of solanum

solanum

/səˈleɪ.nəm/
so · la · num
Plural:solanums
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solanum Lexical Profile

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• noun

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Any plant of the large, cosmopolitan genus Solanum in the nightshade family (Solanaceae), including both major food crops (such as the potato, tomato, and eggplant) and ornamental garden vines or shrubs cultivated for their star-shaped or wheel-shaped purple, blue, white, or yellow blossoms and bright, decorative berries.

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sol duc
solace
solandra
solanum
solar
solarium
soldanella

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin solanum, the classical name for the black nightshade plant, possibly derived from the verb solare ('to soothe' or 'to comfort') in reference to the narcotic and sedative properties of various nightshade species.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Solanum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/solanum
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