upas

/ʌpæs/

Definitions

1. noun

A poisonous tree (Antiaris toxicaria) native to tropical Asia, having a milky sap.

“The hikers had to avoid the area where the upas trees were known to grow.”

Synonyms

  • Antiaris toxicaria
  • poisonous tree

Antonyms

  • harmless plant
  • non-poisonous tree