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antiar
[ an-tee-ahr ]
/ ˈæn tiˌɑr /
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noun
the upas tree.
Also an·ti·a·rin [an-tee-er-in]. /ˈæn ti ər ɪn/. an arrow poison prepared from the sap of the upas tree.
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Origin of antiar
1860–65; said to be <Java Malay ancar
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How to use antiar in a sentence
The Upas Antiar is another Javanese poisona bitter, milky juice, which acts violently on the heart.
Plant Lore, Legends, and Lyrics|Richard Folkard
British Dictionary definitions for antiar
Word Origin for antiar
from Javanese
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