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    Patwa headword

    Devil-spit

    /DEV-ul-SPIT/

    Noun
    Gloss
    "Foam / Fungus"
    Definition
    White foam found on plants (spittlebug foam), or referring to something foul.
    Example
    "Wipe off di devil-spit."
    Origin
    Descriptive folklore.

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