devil's-bit

[ dev-uh lz-bit ]
/ ˈdɛv əlzˌbɪt /

noun

an eastern North American plant, Chamaelirium luteum, of the lily family, having a dense, drooping spike of small white flowers.
Also called fairy wand.

Origin of devil's-bit

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

British Dictionary definitions for devil's bit

devil's bit

noun

devil's bit scabious See scabious 2 (def. 3)