whiffletree (ˈwɪfəlˌtriː) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| another name (esp US) for swingletree | |
| [C19: variant of | |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |