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From the genus name.
First known use, by meaning
- from 16th c. A plant of the genus Datura, known for its trumpet-shaped flowers and poisonous properties.
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datura
Today it means: A plant of the genus Datura, known for its trumpet-shaped flowers and poisonous properties. Full definition →
First used 16th c.