climbing nightshade

/klaɪmɪŋ ˌnaɪtˈʃeɪd/
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Definitions of climbing nightshade
  1. noun
    poisonous perennial Old World vine having violet flowers and oval coral-red berries; widespread weed in North America
    synonyms: Solanum dulcamara, bittersweet, bittersweet nightshade, deadly nightshade, poisonous nightshade, woody nightshade
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    type of:
    nightshade
    any of numerous shrubs or herbs or vines of the genus Solanum; most are poisonous though many bear edible fruit
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