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red-hot poker

 

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Noun red-hot poker has 1 sense
  1. red-hot poker, Kniphofia praecox - widely cultivated hybrid poker plant
    --1 is a kind of poker plant, Kniphofia uvaria

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Term: Red-Hot Poker

Definition:

A red-hot poker, also known as a torch lily, is a perennial flowering plant of the genus Kniphofia, native to Africa. It is characterized by long, spiked clusters of tubular, red or orange flowers that resemble the shape of a poker.

Senses:

Noun (Botany):

A red-hot poker refers to the plant species Kniphofia.

Example: The red-hot poker in our garden attracts hummingbirds with its vibrant blooms.

Noun (Idiomatic expression):

A red-hot poker is a metal rod heated to become red-hot, often used in blacksmithing or as a form of torture.

Example: The blacksmith forged intricate patterns into the iron using a red-hot poker.

Adjective:

Red-hot poker as an adjective means extremely hot or intense, often used metaphorically.

Example: The team made a red-hot poker start to the season, winning all their matches.

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