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upas

Syllabification: (u·pas)
Pronunciation: /ˈyo͞opəs/
(also upas tree)
Definition of upas

noun

  • a tropical Asian tree, the milky sap of which has been used as arrow poison and for ritual purposes.
    • Antiaris toxicaria, family Moraceae
  • (in folklore) a Javanese tree alleged to poison its surroundings and said to be fatal to approach.

Origin:

late 18th century: from Malay (pohun) upas 'poison (tree)'

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