Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
solan
noun / adjective
/ˈsoʊ.lən/
Definition
A term that can refer to a genus of plants, particularly in the nightshade family, or as an adjective describing something related to these plants.
Examples
- The solan species of tomatoes are widely cultivated for their fruit.
- In the garden, you might find several solan plants, such as potatoes and eggplants.
Meaning
The word ‘solan’ is often used to describe plants that belong to the Solanum genus, which includes various species of nightshades.
Synonyms
- Nightshade
- Solanum
- Vegetable
