devil's-bit

[ dev-uhlz-bit ]

noun

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

devil's bit

noun

1. devil's bit scabious See scabious 2

Word History and Origins

Origin of devil's-bit¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

It is gregarious, feeding under protection of a web upon the leaves of plantain, devils-bit scabious, and some other plants.

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