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belladonna

The correct spelling is belladonna.

How to pronounce belladonna

noun

IPA: /ˌbɛləˈdɒnə/

Say it like: Bel-lad-onn-a

The correct spelling is belladonna. A plant, Atropa belladonna, having purple bell-shaped flowers and poisonous black glossy berries.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A plant, Atropa belladonna, having purple bell-shaped flowers and poisonous black glossy berries.
  2. 2.An alkaloid extracted from this plant, sometimes used medicinally, containing atropine.

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