DUMB CANE


Meaning of DUMB CANE in English

a West Indian foliage plant, Dieffenbachia seguine, of the arum family, having yellow-blotched leaves that cause temporary speechlessness when chewed. Also called mother-in-law plant .

[ 1690-1700 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .