devil tree

noun

1. jelutong ( def 3 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of devil tree¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

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