Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

morelle

Noun
/mɔːˈrɛl/
Definition
A type of plant belonging to the nightshade family, often associated with toxic fruits.
Examples
  • The morelle plant produces small, round berries that can be dangerous to eat.
  • In the garden, she admired the bright flowers of the morelle, though she knew to keep her distance from its fruit.
Meaning
Morelle refers to certain species of the Solanum genus, which includes plants like nightshades and berries that can be harmful if consumed improperly.
Synonyms
  • Nightshade
  • Solanum
  • Deadly nightshade (specific to certain species)