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SYNONYMS : Belladonna, Devils Cherries, Divale, Devils Herb, Great Morel, Dwayberry
The plant in ancient Chaucer days was known as Dwale, which Dr. J.A.H. Murray considers was probably derived from the scandanavian Dool, meaning delay or sleep. Other authorities have derived the word from the French Devil (Grief), a reference to it's fatal properties, also known as a way to do away with people in Shakespearian Times. |
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