Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > N Synonyms of nightshade Find synonyms for: Noun 1. nightshade, woody plant, ligneous plant usage: any of numerous shrubs or herbs or vines of the genus Solanum; most are poisonous though many bear edible fruit WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of nightshade (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Hanukkah Origins of the Christmas Holiday Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 Krampus: The Christmas Devil Kwanzaa ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: neologism Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language