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dum·b cane
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Princeton's WordNet
dumb cane, mother-in-law plant, mother-in-law's tongue, Dieffenbachia sequinenoun
an evergreen plant with large showy dark green leaves; contains a poison that swells the tongue and throat hence the name
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dumb canenoun
A member of the family Dieffenbachia.
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dumb cane
Dumb cane is a common name for Dieffenbachia, a type of tropical perennial plant native to the Americas, known for its distinctive patterned leaves and ability to thrive indoors. The term "dumb cane" comes from the plant's toxic sap that can cause numbness and temporary inability to speak if ingested.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of dumb cane in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of dumb cane in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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- bastón tontoSpanish
- kirjovehka, tyhmä ruokoFinnish
- tongkat bodohIndonesian
- 바보 같은 지팡이Korean
- muta ferulaLatin
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