devil's-bit

[dev-uh lz-bit]

noun

an eastern North American plant, Chamaelirium luteum, of the lily family, having a dense, drooping spike of small white flowers.

Origin of devil's-bit

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Also called fairy wand.

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British Dictionary definitions for devil's bit

devil's bit

noun

devil's bit scabiousSee scabious 2 (def. 3)

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