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datura definition

da·tura (də to̵or′ə, -tyo̵or′ə)

noun

  1. any of a genus (Datura) of herbs, shrubs, or trees of the nightshade family, which are poisonous and have an unpleasant odor
  2. the flower of any of these

Etymology: ModL < Hindi dhatūrā < Sans dhattūra

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datura Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: I have a datura which does not seem to be in a book and I do not want to lose my plants through ignorance.

Modifies a noun

  • metel: Datura metel ' Triple Yellow ' WTB 09/09/04 Kind cut through bridge, use it if you dare.
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