solanum

Meaning

a plant: nightshade

Synonyms

pōmum terrae

Pronounced as (IPA)
[soːˈɫaː.nũː]
Etymology

First used by Pliny. Possible etymologies include: * sōl (“sun”) + -ānus * sōlor (“to comfort, soothe”) + -nus.

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