pituri

[ pich-uh-ree ]

noun

1. a solanaceous shrub or small tree, Duboisia hopwoodi, of Australia.
2. a stimulant made from the dried leaves and twigs of this plant, used by Aboriginal peoples as a narcotic.

pituri

/ ˈpɪtʃərɪ /

noun

1. an Australian solanaceous shrub, Duboisia hopwoodii, the leaves of which are the source of a narcotic used by the native Australians

Word History and Origins

Origin of pituri¹

First recorded in 1860–65, pituri is from the Wiradjuri word pi-ju-rī

Word History and Origins

Origin of pituri¹

C19: from a native Australian name

Example Sentences

The black boys behaved splendidly, so I gave them the "pituri" intended for Mr. Bailey.

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