Defn: 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. Deadly nightshade. Same as Belladonna (a). — Enchanter's nightshade. See under Enchanter. — Stinking nightshade. See Henbane. — Three-leaved nightshade. See Trillium.
NIGHTSHIRT
Night"shirt`, n.
Defn: A kind of nightgown for men.
NIGHT TERRORS
Night terrors. (Med.)
Defn: A sudden awkening associated with a sensation of terror, occurring in children, esp. those of unstable nervous constitution.
NIGHTTIME
Night"time`, n.
Defn: The time from dusk to dawn; — opposed to Ant: daytime.
NIGHTWARD
Night"ward, a.
Defn: Approaching toward night.
NIGRANILINE
Ni*gran"i*line ( or ), n. Etym: [L. niger black + E. aniline.]
(Chem.)