antiar

[ an-tee-ahr ]

noun

1. the upas tree.
2. Also an·ti·a·rin [] an arrow poison prepared from the sap of the upas tree.

antiar

/ ˈæntɪˌɑː /

noun

1. another name for upas upas

Word History and Origins

Origin of antiar¹

1860–65; said to be < Java Malay ancar

Word History and Origins

Origin of antiar¹

from Javanese

Example Sentences

The Upas Antiar is another Javanese poisona bitter, milky juice, which acts violently on the heart.

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