Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Old English nihtsċada. Equivalent to nyght +‎ schade.

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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nyȝtschade

  1. nightshade (plant belonging to the genus Solanum)

Descendants

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  • English: nightshade

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