Dumb caneとは 意味・読み方・使い方

語源

dumb +‎ cane, due to its poisoning effect on the throat.

名詞

dumbcane (usually uncountable, 複数形 dumbcanes)

1. A tropical plant of the genus Dieffenbachia.
   • 2007 July 17, Jane E. Brody, “Avoiding the Dangers Down in the Garden”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     I was stunned to realize just how many of these potentially dangerous plants were in my own home and garden, including aloe, elephant’s ear, jade, peace lily (Spathiphyllum), philodendron and dumbcane (Dieffenbacchia), as well as foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), hellebore, vinca, rhododendron and chrysanthemum.