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devil's-bit

[ dev-uhlz-bit ]
/ ˈdɛv əlzˌbɪt /
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noun
an eastern North American plant, Chamaelirium luteum, of the lily family, having a dense, drooping spike of small white flowers.
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Also called fairy wand.

Origin of devil's-bit

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
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devil's bit

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