devil's bit

See also: devil's-bit

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Calque of Latin morsus diaboli.

Noun

devil's bit

  1. devil's bit scabious (Succisa pratensis), native to Europe.
  2. blazing star (Chamaelirium luteum), native to North America.

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