devil's fig
Definition
- Noun:
- A prickly plant of the genus Argemone: "devil's fig" refers to any plant belonging to the genus Argemone, characterized by large white or yellow flowers, prickly leaves, stems, and seed pods. These plants are primarily native to tropical America.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The field was overgrown with devil's fig, its yellow flowers bright against the thorny stems.
- Farmers consider the devil's fig a troublesome weed because of its invasive nature and sharp prickles.
Advanced Usage
- Botanical Context: The term is used specifically in botanical and agricultural contexts to describe these prickly plants, which are also known by other common names like "prickly poppy."
- The study focused on the alkaloid content of the devil's fig.
Variants and Related Words
- Argemone (n): The scientific genus name for these plants.
- Prickly poppy (n): A common alternative name for plants in the genus.
- Mexican poppy (n): Another common name for certain species.
Synonyms
- Prickly poppy: A general synonym for plants of the genus .
- Argemone: The direct scientific synonym.
Related Phrases
- No common phrasal verbs or idioms are directly associated with the specific term "devil's fig."
Noun
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any plant of the genus Argemone having large white or yellow flowers and prickly leaves and stems and pods; chiefly of tropical America
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