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belladonna

/bel-uh-don-uh/US // ˌbɛl əˈdɒn ə //UK // (ˌbɛləˈdɒnə) //

颠茄,颠茄素,颠茄子,摇头丸

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : Also called deadly nightshade. a poisonous plant, Atropa belladonna, of the nightshade family, having purplish-red flowers and black berries.
    • : Pharmacology. a drug from the leaves and root of this plant, containing atropine and related alkaloids: used in medicine to check secretions and spasms, to relieve pain or dizziness, and as a cardiac and respiratory stimulant.

Examples

  • His clients include some of the biggest names in the industry, like Dana DeArmond and Belladonna.

  • Take Aconite, Belladonna and Macrotin, 1st in rotation one dose a day.

  • An alkaloid discovered by Brandes in atropa belladonna or deadly nightshade.

  • Its effects are similar to those of belladonna, but considerably more powerful.

  • Popular name of a variety of house or conservatory tender bulbs, but properly applied only to the Belladonna Lily.

  • His lips trembled, and the pupils of his eyes were dilated, as if by a dose of belladonna.