| deadly agaric | <fungus> A poisonous species of mushroom known for destructive effects on the liver and kidneys. (27 Sep 1997) |
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| deadly nightshade | <botany> An herbaceous European plant (Atropa belladonna) with reddish bell-shaped flowers and shining black berries. The whole plant and its fruit are very poisonous, and the root and leaves are used as powerful medicinal agents. Its properties are largely due to the alkaloid atropine which it contains. Called also deadly nightshade. A species of Amaryllis (A. Belladonna); the belladonna lily. Origin: It, literally fine lady; bella beautiful + donna lady. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| deadness | The state of being destitute of life, vigor, spirit, activity, etc.; dullness; inertness; languor; coldness; vapidness; indifference; as, the deadness of a limb, a body, or a tree; the deadness of an eye; deadness of the affections; the deadness of beer or cider; deadness to the world, and the like. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| deads | <chemical> The substances which inclose the ore on every side. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| deadwood | 1. A mass of timbers built into the bow and stern of a vessel to give solidity. 2. Dead trees or branches; useless material. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |