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Definition of Atropa
1. Noun. Belladonna.
Exact synonyms: Genus Atropa
Generic synonyms: Asterid Dicot Genus
Group relationships: Family Solanaceae, Potato Family, Solanaceae
Member holonyms: Atropa Belladonna, Belladonna, Belladonna Plant, Deadly Nightshade
Generic synonyms: Asterid Dicot Genus
Group relationships: Family Solanaceae, Potato Family, Solanaceae
Member holonyms: Atropa Belladonna, Belladonna, Belladonna Plant, Deadly Nightshade
Medical Definition of Atropa
1. A genus of plants (family Solanaceae) of which Atropa belladonna is typical. See: belladonna. Origin: G. Atropos, one of the Fates cutting the thread of life, because of the lethal effects of the plant (05 Mar 2000)