Definitions

1. noun

a plant of the genus Solanum, especially the poisonous black nightshade (Solanum nigrum).

“The garden contained various species of nightshade, which were known to be toxic.”

2. noun

poisonous plants of the genus Atropa, especially deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna).

“The doctor warned patients to avoid nightshade, which was highly toxic.”

3. noun

witches’ thyme, a type of herb.

“Nightshade was often associated with magical and mystical practices in folklore.”

4. noun

in folklore and mythology, a magical or supernatural being.

“The nightshade was said to possess mysterious powers that granted eternal youth.”

5. adjective

of or relating to night or darkness.

“The nightshade colors of the painting were a perfect representation of the night sky.”

6. adjective

of or relating to magic or the supernatural.

“The nightshade world was full of enchanting and mysterious creatures.”