jimson weed
/ˈdʒɪms(ə)n
/(also jimpson weed)
noun [mass noun]
North American term for thorn apple.Eliza apparently found foxglove, henbane, and jimson weed growing in Serena's pleasant little garden.
Origin
Late 17th century (originally as Jamestown weed): named after Jamestown in Virginia.
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