Word Meanings - NIGHTSHADE - Book Publishers vocabulary database

A common name of many species of the genus Solanum, given esp. to the Solanum nigrum, or black nightshade, a low, branching weed with small white flowers and black berries reputed to be poisonous.

• Blackfish
  A small kind of whale, of the genus Globicephalus, of several species. The most common is G. melas. Also sometimes applied to other whales of larger size.
• Whitecoat
  The skin of a newborn seal; also, the seal itself.
• Blackleg
  A notorious gambler.
• Whitening
  of Whiten
• Black Rod
  the usher to the Chapter of the Garter, so called from the black rod which he carries. He is of the king's chamber, and also usher to the House of Lords.
• Whitewashed
  of Whitewash
• Branches
  of Branch
• BLACKFLAGS
  An organization composed originally of Chinese rebels that had been driven into Tonkin by the suppression of the Taiping rebellion, but later increased by bands of pirates and adventurers. It took a prominent part in fighting the French during their hos
• Branchiostegal
  Pertaining to the membrane covering the gills of fishes.
• BLACKWASHBLACKWASH
  A lotion made by mixing calomel and lime water. 2. A wash that blackens, as opposed to whitewash; hence, figuratively, calumny. To remove as far as he can the modern layers of black wash, and let the man himself, fair or foul, be seen. C. Kingsley.
• Commonition
  Advice; warning; instruction.
• WHITEHORSE
  A large mass of tough sinewy substance in the head of sperm whales, just above the upper jaw and extending in streaks into the junk above it. It resembles blubber, but contains no oil. Also, the part of the head in which it occurs.
• Reputable
  Having, or worthy of, good repute; held in esteem; honorable; praiseworthy; as, a reputable man or character; reputable conduct.
• Blackboard
  A broad board painted black, or any black surface on which writing, drawing, or the working of mathematical problems can be done with chalk or crayons. It is much used in schools.
• Solanum
  A genus of plants comprehending the potato (S. tuberosum), the eggplant (S. melongena, and several hundred other species; nightshade.
• Blackfoot
  Of or pertaining to the Blackfeet; as, a Blackfoot Indian.
• White-ear
  The wheatear.
• Black letter
  The old English or Gothic letter, in which the Early English manuscripts were written, and the first English books were printed. It was conspicuous for its blackness. See Type.

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