
Upas
UK
/ˈjuːpəs/
US
/ˈjuːpəs/

Translation upas into russian
upas
NounUK
/ˈjuːpəs/
US
/ˈjuːpəs/
The upas tree is known for its toxic properties.
Дерево упас известно своими токсичными свойствами.
Definitions
upas
NounUK
/ˈjuːpəs/
US
/ˈjuːpəs/
A tropical Asian tree (Antiaris toxicaria) whose latex is highly toxic and has been used as an arrow poison.
The hunters in the region were known to use the sap of the upas tree to poison their arrows.
A poisonous or harmful influence or institution.
The corrupt government was seen as an upas, spreading its toxic influence throughout the country.