UPAS


Meaning of UPAS in English

[ 'ju:pəs ]

■ noun

1》 a tropical Asian tree with poisonous milky sap. [ Antiaris toxicaria .]

2》 (in folklore) a Javanese tree alleged to poison its surroundings.

Origin

C18: from Malay (pohun) ~ 'poison'.

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