Phrase guide

devil's bit

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A plant of species Succisa pratensis, native to Europe.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: devil's bit scabious

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A plant of species Chamaelirium luteum, native to North America.

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: blazing star

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Calque of Latin morsus diaboli.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: blauwe knoop — Succisa pratensis
  • Hungarian: réti ördögharaptafű — Succisa pratensis
  • Polish: czarcikęs łąkowy — Succisa pratensis