Middle English edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

From Old English nihtsċada. Equivalent to nyght +‎ schade.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈnixtʃaːd(ə)/, /ˈnixtʃɔd(ə)/

Noun edit

nyȝtschade

  1. nightshade (plant belonging to the genus Solanum)

Descendants edit

  • English: nightshade

References edit