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solanum

/səˈleɪ.nəm/
so · la · num
Plural:solanums
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• noun

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Any plant of the genus Solanum (the nightshades), a large and diverse taxonomic group of flowering plants native to varied habitats worldwide, which includes economically vital crops like the potato, tomato, and eggplant, as well as many toxic wild species.

Example

"The botanist identified the mysterious broad-leafed weed as a wild solanum growing along the edge of the agricultural field."

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• Rhymes for solanum

• Nearby Words

soil
sol duc
solandra
solanum
soldanella
solder
soldering iron

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin 'solanum' (nightshade), which is traditionally thought to derive from 'solari' (to soothe), referring to the sedative or poisonous properties of some wild species.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Solanum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/solanum
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