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nightshade in Irish

nightshade in Irish is lus na hoíche — nightshade means any of a group of plants in the genus Solanum, some of which are poisonous, including black nightshade and the highly toxic deadly nightshade.

nightshade in Irish

lus na hoíche
noun
Any of the poisonous plants belonging to the genus Solanum, especially black nightshade or woody nightshade.

What does "nightshade" mean?

  1. noun Any of a group of plants in the genus Solanum, some of which are poisonous, including black nightshade and the highly toxic deadly nightshade.
    "Deadly nightshade produces small black berries that are extremely poisonous."
  2. noun Loosely, any plant in the wider nightshade family, which also includes tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplants.
    "Some people avoid nightshades like tomatoes and peppers due to sensitivity."
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nightshade in a sentence

  • Deadly nightshade produces small black berries that are extremely poisonous.
  • Some people avoid nightshades like tomatoes and peppers due to sensitivity.

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What is "nightshade" in Irish?

"nightshade" in Irish is lus na hoíche. nightshade means: Any of a group of plants in the genus Solanum, some of which are poisonous, including black nightshade and the highly toxic deadly nightshade.

How do you use "nightshade" in a sentence?

Example: "Deadly nightshade produces small black berries that are extremely poisonous." In Irish, "nightshade" is lus na hoíche.

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