belladonna

Meanings

• noun

  A toxic nightshade plant, also known as deadly nightshade, with bell-shaped purple or white flowers and glossy black berries.

  - "The belladonna plant is known for its beautiful, yet deadly, appearance."
  - "Belladonna is a common ingredient in poisonous concoctions in folklore and mythology."

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Synonyms

deadly nightshade

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with belladonna
jodonna , maddonna , radonna

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Variants

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belladonna , belladonnas , deadly nightshade , belladonna lilies , belladonna lily

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Etymology

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From Italian belladonna, meaning 'beautiful lady'. The name refers to the plant's attractive appearance.

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Trivia

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1. Belladonna contains the alkaloids atropine, scopolamine, and hyoscyamine.

2. The plant was used in ancient Greece to dilate the pupils of the eyes, making them appear larger and more attractive.

3. Belladonna is also known as 'lady's nightcap' because the ripe berries can be used to make a tea that induces sleep.

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Related Concepts

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1. Nightshade family: Belladonna is a member of the Solanaceae, or nightshade, family. Other members of this family include tomatoes, potatoes, and tobacco.

2. Poisonous plants: Belladonna is one of many poisonous plants that can be found in nature. Other poisonous plants include hemlock, oleander, and ricin.

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Culture

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Belladonna has been used in various aspects of culture throughout history. It has been used in traditional medicine for its hallucinogenic properties, as well as in poetry and art for its beauty and symbolism. In some cultures, the plant was believed to have magical properties and was used in love potions and divination.

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