red-hot poker
Origin of red-hot poker
First recorded in 1885–90; so called from the fiery red blossoms at the end of the flower spike
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Historical Examples of red-hot poker
His own face, and the hands he held in front of him were red-hot-poker color.
King--of the Khyber RiflesTalbot Mundy
The red-hot-poker grows stiff and straight, but the ragged sailor goes uncombed and untidy still.
Vignettes Of San FranciscoAlmira Bailey
red-hot poker
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