noun
- A poisonous plant of the nightshade family, especially deadly nightshade (belladonna); also, a drug or poison derived from this plant.
Usage: archaic; chiefly British
Examples
- Medieval herbalists warned against the dangers of dwale, which could cause death if ingested.
- The plant dwale was sometimes used in small doses as a medicinal preparation in ancient times.
- Dwale berries are highly toxic and should never be consumed.
- Historical records mention dwale as one of the most feared poisons in Europe.