(especially, _, Israel) , a plant native to the Mediterranean.
(especially, _, Israel) , a plant native to the Mediterranean.
(especially, _, New Zealand) , a pest plant native to South America.
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(Australia, New Zealand, offensive, ethnic slur) The Mediterranean Region.
(US) A poisonous plant of the species, part of the nightshade () family, occasionally ingested as a hallucinogen.
(military slang, historical) An explosive shell that gives out dense smoke when it bursts.
(colloquial) A hairy caterpillar.
Woolly nightshade means: , a pest plant native to South America.. It is mainly New Zealand English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
woolly nightshade means: , a pest plant native to South America.. Register: informal, New Zealand English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.