devil tree
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of devil tree
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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The venom-squirting ferocity of their attack gives rise to T. americana s local nickname: devil tree.
From Literature
The local Afar people call it devil tree.
From Scientific American
At the base of the devil tree, exposing its roots, was a deserted animal burrow.
From Literature
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