Belladonna
Dramatic stage moniker
Belladonna is a poisonous plant with dark berries and bell-shaped purple flowers, native to Europe.
The name, Italian for "beautiful lady," refers to its historical use by women who applied drops to dilate their pupils for cosmetic effect.
Extracts contain atropine, used medicinally to dilate pupils during eye exams and treat certain conditions.
Belladonna poisoning can cause hallucinations and death.
Often toxic plant family
- SolanaceaeNightshade plant family
- perennialRecurring each year
- berriesSmall fleshy fruits
- herbaceousHaving soft green stems
purple flowers · black cherry · toxic plant · deadly nightshade · foliage · root · Europe · medicinal herb
Anticholinergic alkaloid medication
- scopolamineTropane alkaloid for nausea
- alkaloidsNitrogen-based organic compounds
- anticholinergicBlocks acetylcholine receptors
- antispasmodicAgent preventing muscle cramps
ophthalmology · anesthesia · preanesthetic · sedative · antidote · pupil dilation · eye drops · tincture
Practice of supernatural magic
- sorceryPractice of dark magic
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
- magicSupernatural or illusory power
- witchPractitioner of dark arts
hallucinogen · folklore · supernatural · hex · potion · medieval · enchantment
Eye opening widening
- RenaissanceEuropean cultural reawakening
- eyesOrgans of sight
- dropsDescends or releases
- vanityExcessive pride in oneself
courtesan · allure · seduction · beautification · cosmetics · historical
Capable of causing harm
- lethalCausing or capable of death
- poisonousCapable of causing death
- hallucinationPerception without external cause
- deliriumAcute mental disorientation
death · accidental poisoning · toxicology · symptoms · paralysis · convulsions · overdose · Borgia
nightshade
Often toxic plant family
- SolanaceaeNightshade plant family
- perennialRecurring each year
- berriesSmall fleshy fruits
herbaceous · purple flowers · black cherry · toxic plant · deadly nightshade · foliage · root · Europe · medicinal herb · cultivation
atropine
Anticholinergic alkaloid medication
- scopolamineTropane alkaloid for nausea
- alkaloidsNitrogen-based organic compounds
- anticholinergicBlocks acetylcholine receptors
antispasmodic · ophthalmology · anesthesia · preanesthetic · sedative · antidote · pupil dilation · eye drops · tincture · extract
witchcraft
Practice of supernatural magic
witch · hallucinogen · folklore · supernatural · hex · potion · medieval · enchantment
pupil dilation
Eye opening widening
- RenaissanceEuropean cultural reawakening
- eyesOrgans of sight
- dropsDescends or releases
vanity · courtesan · allure · seduction · beautification · cosmetics · historical
toxic
Capable of causing harm
- lethalCausing or capable of death
- poisonousCapable of causing death
- hallucinationPerception without external cause
delirium · death · accidental poisoning · toxicology · symptoms · paralysis · convulsions · overdose · Borgia · assassin
Belladonnaantidote
Substance neutralizing harmful agents
chamomile · panacea · healing herb · cure-all · lavender
Belladonnawhite lily
Pale, fragrant flowering plant
tree of life · olive branch · lotus · chamomile · daisy
Belladonnanatural beauty
Landscape's inherent appeal
unadorned · plain Jane · fresh-faced · rosewater · au naturel
bella, belle, beau, beauty, beautiful, beautifully, beautify, embellish, embellishment