poisonous nightshade
- noun
- /ˈpɔɪzənəs ˈnaɪtʃeɪd/
:
belladona
- Research has examined the medicinal properties and dangers of poisonous nightshade.
Examples
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The berries of poisonous nightshade can be fatal if eaten.
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The poisonous nightshade can be deadly if consumed.
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Gardeners are advised to remove poisonous nightshade from areas where children play.
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I found a poisonous nightshade plant in my garden.
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The berries of the poisonous nightshade can cause severe illness if eaten.
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Farmers are warned to keep livestock away from poisonous nightshade due to its toxicity.
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Children should be taught not to touch poisonous nightshade because it is very harmful.
Synonyms
A poisonous climbing plant with purple flowers and bright red berries, also called bittersweet nightshade
A poisonous climbing plant with purple flowers and red berries that often grows wild
A climbing plant with violet flowers and red berries that is poisonous
A poisonous climbing plant with purple flowers and red berries
Antonyms
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Morphology
The phrase is fully compositional: the adjective 'poisonous' simply qualifies the noun 'nightshade', indicating a nightshade plant that is toxic. A B1 learner who knows both constituent words can straightforwardly derive the MWE's meaning because it follows regular adjective+noun composition common across languages.
Etymology
Poisonous nightshade gets its name from the words night and shade: it grows in dark, shady places and has bright, tempting berries that can be deadly. Because eating those berries can kill, the name warns that the plant is 'poisonous'.