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red–hot poker

noun

Definition of RED-HOT POKER

:  a south African herb (Kniphofia uvaria) of the lily family having long linear leaves and tall spikes of bright red, orange-red, or yellow flowers
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First Known Use of RED-HOT POKER

1884

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